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Re: [seedsavers] [Market Farming] What's up with Letters (2) from Kent Whealy concerning SSE



eski333@aol.com wrote:

> I just attended the organic conference in Ohio where this topic came up in a seed saving workshop. I had a chance to?read copies of 
> the responses from the board and advisors sent to listed members?that are referenced in the second letter.?Pretty much their story is that 
> ol' Kent is a megalomaniac of the "my way/highway" variety. Now I only know these folks by reputation (which are stellar on both sides of

Crass propaganda designed to confuse and disorient the public.

> the equation), but the fact is those advisors signed the letter - without changing the wording. Yet I must agree that the actions of the 
> board have proven disingenuous. I respect the opinions of both sides. What's a lurker to think?

Very disingenuous, true.

So, stick with Kent, the man who started the organization and provided the needed vision, skills and development
and did most of the critical work. If it were not for him SSE would not exist.

> The second letter mentions an "avalanche" of people-in-the-know supporting the deposed Director. So, what's up? This soap opera stuff is dreary, 

As well they should.

but there is nothing more distasteful than corporate takeover of a national treasure. These letters air the 
he-said-she-said laundry, but is there

So what. Goes with the territory.

anyone out there with an objective opinion??

Support Kent in a controlling position at SSE.


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