I've been away for a while

I've been away for a while
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Chey-Wy

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Hi all my old friends and my new ones. I've been away for a little while. Things have been a total nightmare at work. I have been putting in 12 to 14 hour days 6 1/2 days a week at work and that hasn't given me much time to keep up with things in here.

My attorney did finally get a letter off to the church. I think that we are settleing for way to little but if the church would agree to everything that we have asked for in the letter I could live with it. Also, I know that going through a long court battle would be emotionally draining on me.

I do however think that things are going to end up in court. We received a letter from the Presbyterary (could be compared to the governor of the state) The Local church has taken the stance that this is a matter for the local curch to handle. I feel that it is a matter that needs to be assdressed by the local, district, and National church.

Here is the letter:

Presbytery of Wyoming__________________________________________
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)

May 12, 2003

MY ATTORNEY
RE: Mr. John ME

Dear MY ATTORNEY:

We received March 26, 2003, a correspondence dated March 20, 2003, from XXXXXXXXX, Associate General Counsel Of Legal and Risk Management Services of the General Assembly Council regarding allegations of sexual misconduct made by ME against Dr. Joseph Laughlin, who is deceased.

We affirm the actions taken by the session of the First Presbyterian Church of Cheyenne and its pastor, XXXXXXXXXXXXX, as in keeping with proper process in such a case, and in keeping with appropriate pastoral care and concern as sought by ME. Legal counsel from the denomination in the early stage of the process confirmed that the matter is one focused properly between ME and the local church. Reverend XXXXXXX has both offered and provided pastoral care and provided the proper channels for ME to pursue. The Presbytery of Wyoming understands the proper course for ME is to bring his complaint and requests to the Session through the Clerk of the Session as outlined in the Book of Order G10.0102 where the responsibilities of the Session are defined.

This is a matter of pastoral concern for the First Presbyterian Church of Cheyenne and its Session. The proper place for addressing MY request lies, therefore, in the local church, and we will offer our assistance to the Church of Cheyenne in evaluating MY allegations as well as cooperating with the Church in its efforts to resolve this matter.

Sincerely,

Stated Clerk

General Presbyter


Cc: XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
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The "pastoral Support" of the local church has been to tell me that this is my problem .... deal with it, and the threat of a slander lawsuit if I go public with my charges.

I am not going to sit quietly by and let the church try to silence me any more. I attended the retreat in April at Pilgrim Park and I learned that I have a voice that cannot be silenced.

I am no longer going to be quiet about what the Presbyterian Church has done to me. They are as guility as the Catholics in trying to cover up what ministers have done. This covering up needs to stop.
 
Hi John,

It is good to hear from you again. It looks like you are going to get some action. It is too bad that you do not have that threat on a recording.Interfering with the legal system is a great way to get oneself into a whole lot of grief.

Threatening you, as the person involved makes judges get pissed to the max.

Bob
 
I am not going to sit quietly by and let the church try to silence me any more. I attended the retreat in April at Pilgrim Park and I learned that I have a voice that cannot be silenced.

I am no longer going to be quiet about what the Presbyterian Church has done to me. They are as guility as the Catholics in trying to cover up what ministers have done. This covering up needs to stop.
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Damn right brother! Silence is their weapon. Your voice is yours. If you speak they are unarmed! Furthermore hopefully the more you speak your truth the more advocates you will find--perhaps even within the Presbyterian Church, or your new church (?), or wherever you can find them! You know we are behind you here brother. You know I'm behind you. TC & TTYL when you can my friend.

Victor
 
Hey brother!!!!!!!!! Long time no see. Keep up your fight. Yes you do have a voice, and noone can keep it silent anymore. I will admit that the first part of your letter struck me as odd. It said....
Associate General Counsel Of Legal and Risk Management Services of the General Assembly Council
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Why does a church need a "RISH MANAGEMENT" at any level if these type of things are not going on in there buildings? RISK MANAGEMENT? A victume of sexual abuse trying to heal falls under the "council" of "RISK MANAGEMENT"? All I have to say is BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome back brother.
James
 
Thanks guys,

I guess that why the clasify this as Risk Management is because they know they are at risk of getting their asses sued.

The cover up is not going to continue.
 
Chey-Wy:
Glad to have you back brother and I really like your attitude.
The cover up is not going to continue.
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Way to go. You are doing this for you and not them. Just remember that att the Pack here is behind you 100% in that court. If you listen closely you will hear us howl.

You will not need luck my brother wolf. What you do will help all of those yet to come.

I think that you mentioned one time your family being moritified if you go public. Chey-Wy this is for you and by association all of us here. If they cannot understand that it is their loss.

AAAAAAAWWWWWWWHHHHHHOOOOOOOOo
 
John
it's good to see you back, and fighting fit as well.


"Until finally... I said ..... "NEVER AGAIN"..... "Never Again"
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It might be your old slogan, but sometimes the origionals are the greatest.

Dave
 
Hey Chew-wy, It's Logan,

Welcome back buddy.

Long time no see.

I'm right there with you man! Glad to see you've found your voice and are standing up and tall.

BTW, I'm still thinking about the Millitary.
I know you're really busy, but feel free to PM me anytime.
I'd love to hear from you
Logan
 
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