Well stated, Debbie. Sierra Club is very careful to work within the system,
while standing firm on important issues affecting American lives.

Thanks, Eric, for seeking the truth and Debbie for a clear statement.

Lyle

On 6/18/2003 6:02 PM, "Debbie Neustadt" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> The person was wrong. The Sierra Club does not do or endorse illegal
> actions.
>
> Why do people attribute these kind of actions to us when it is against
> our stated policy? I think it is because we are a very effective and
> credible organization. One way to discredit us would be to accuse us of
> doing things the public and policy makers do not like.
>
> When dealing with the public, decision makers and stakeholders that
> promote a development viewpoint, I try very hard to present myself as a
> normal, reasonable, law abiding citizen.For some leaders in the club
> that may be more difficult than for others. It is not very hard for me
> to do being a teacher and a mother. Even though the Club does not
> support or condone any action that breaks the law,  we have members that
> may give that impression to the other side. Anyone can illicit a
> reaction based on stereotypes and they must deal with it. It is not
> right but it happens.
>
> Eric G Hurley wrote:
>

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