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From: John Velez <jvif@spacelab.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 02:57:48 -0500
Fwd Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 12:40:06 -0400
Subject: An Honorable Man
Hi All,
I have used this forum to 'bitch' about the media and how it
usually uses and abuses abductees and UFO witnesses. Well, I
just want to make _as_much_noise_ about someone who is the
exception to the rule; Jeff Rense. Just as we should criticize
them when they get it wrong, we should reward those who 'get it
right!'
Mein Kampf: (My 'Story')
Myself, Greg Sandow, and two of the members of AIC were guests
on Jeffs' "Sightings on the Radio" program last Thursday night.
As happens sometimes, there was a mis-communication and the name
of someone who wished to remain anonymous was inadvertently
mentioned on air. This person has a career and a family to
protect. Although I think that he overreacted, immediately after
the broadcast he set about severing all ties with anyone
connected to the UFO community and changed his telephone number
and e-mail address. He also had a small personal website which
he took down.
All, because he -feared- the consequences of his accidental and
unfortunate public exposure. I'm not going to politicize this
post with my thoughts and feelings about having lost a friend or
how those invisible bastards in our government have managed to
intimidate witnesses by creating an atmosphere of fear and
ridicule. Read Al Lehmbergs last 'Ode' again, he says it all far
more eloquently than I ever could.
This post is for Jeff.
Since last Thursday night I have been back and forth with Jeff
trying to resolve this unintended but real violation of this
persons anonymity. Take my word for it, most of these guys
(media personalities) are only interested in what _you_ can do
for _them_. Jeff isn't like that. It's rare and he should be
acknowledged/encouraged!
(Somehow) Jeff managed to talk the network into pulling a three
hour program from their main server in Texas! (So that it is no
longer archived on the website.) He is now working on getting
all references to this individual removed from the program
before it is reposted. Why, you may ask. Well, the answer is
simple; this guy not only "talks the talk," he "walks the walk!"
Jeff Rense really cares about the people he works with and uses
on his programs. Yep, blew my mind too! He quite simply didn't
have to do a bloody thing. He could have blown me off by telling
me that it was beyond his control, or that the network wouldn't
do it, or any number of other equally valid excuses. Instead, he
puts a hole in his website archive, takes three hours of his own
work offline, and is editing out valuable material for the
benefit of an 'one time' guest. What does that tell _you_ about
Jeff Rense's character? Speaks volumes to me!
From this day forward I will sing the praises of Jeff Rense. He
is an 'exception to the rule'. One of the very few media
personalities (Don Ecker is also one) who treat their guests
with dignity and genuine respect. Jeff has gone way beyond even
that in this situation.
Mr. Rense, you have won my respect, and my heartfelt gratitude.
My you have continued success in all your endeavors. I owe you
one - big time! Call in the marker anytime it suits you. I am at
your service.
On behalf of all the members of AIC I thank and salute Jeff for
his efforts on our behalf and I thank him for every abductee or
UFO witness that has ever been used/abused or screwed by the
media. I hope that the Jeff Rense 'style' of doing business is
the wave of the future. This guy has single-handedly restored my
faith that there may be some hope for the role of the media in
the education of the public about this phenomenon.
A tip of the old "Hatlo Hat" Mr Rense.
Peace,
John Velez, Webmaster: IF-AIC
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