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Just The Facts
July 30th, 2001, 09:25 AM
I would like to say something I think everyone should consider on both sides of the you said he said dispute.

I have not been posting at the Forum Sites site for very long now just a couple of months. To be honest I think this infighting is foolish. I believe dime just doesn't understand the real issues here and is not likely to for some years to come, going from my own life experience.

If dime doesn't want to donate and doesn't see a need to, then that is his right. His right in my opinion also extends to the right not to be insulted or called names as a result of his choice as much as I may like to.

I do not know dime and probably never will and I strongly disagree with his belief on these issues and I even more strongly protest his words that I have read here and at other forums.

I am over 40 now and I like to believe wiser than when I was 20. When I was young I said and did many things I latter regretted. I rode with people who's action I now find unacceptable. I often found I opened my mouth first without engaging my brain as to the real consequences of my words. What was worse is the things I threaten in anger and hatred like I'll get you and I piss on your grave, (that is not a dime quote but a quote from my youth)or do you harm in some way, or harm your interest, I never meant and never acted on, they were just the words of an inexperienced youth who had a lot to learn about life and people. They were just empty words. Young men by Nature get out into the world and try to take it by the horns they typically are afraid of nothing even death itself this has been shown to be true by many studies. They also have a pride and stubbornness that only mellows with age. Nothing anyone can say will change the mind of a young man with his mind made up NOTHING. Only trial and error changes a young mans ways. And very few young men understand the concept of an Intellectual argument, which consists of the ability to keep the conversation and the attacks on a civil and not a personal level.

To Risestar I would ask that he delete all the post from the thread Supreme court Battle from the point it went off track to the end. Then reopen the thread as it was actually working and motivating people to donate to the Trust fund.

To dime I would say take the advice of someone who learned the hard way always wait at least a few days before you answer any accusation against you, especially ones that you feel or know are False. And take Thumpper's advice from Bambi "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all" Trust me dime this paragraph it is really good advice and will serve you well in life.

To TTRK and GS2 and all the other modds at IM I would ask that you show the whole Industry what kind of people you are, the people you selfless effort has shown you to be. Show dime and everyone else what integrity means, please remove all post that have to do with this issue. I know I ask a lot, I know I am knew to these Forums and these battles, and I know that a lot of cruel things have been said, but I would point out this. By removing the post you will create even more confidence in your integrity and there by in your efforts and in the eyes of the community. You will show the ENEMY just what kind of Integrity they are up against. You will show them that there Adversaries on this issue are men of integrity and stature. That their Adversaries are a well oiled machine that stays the course regardless of Government oppression or other outside influences. You will show them that we are going to crush their arguments in the courts and on the field of Public opinion. We all know they watch and read the forums. I don't know about you but I have learned that a barking dog rarely bites, it is the dog that sits there quietly un distracted with stout determination that is the dog to fear, and our Adversaries on this issue should fear us, show them we are that quiet stout dog guarding Canadians rights.

Let us all concentrate on the job at hand and not waste hours of time on something that in the end is not relevant to the task at hand. I ask you again to show the whole Industry the kind of People you really are, the kind of people I know you to be, please remove the posts and lets end this in fighting and pointless waste of time and energy here and now. Many people have already read the post and know the goings on here, the posts do not serve our purpose and only distract from our efforts. The reality of life is if you take up a battle there will always be those who criticize and falsely accuse you, it comes with the Territory. The majority of people see through the false accusations and understand the real issues and respond according to the level of integrity you show, which in my opinion has be very high to date very high indeed.

I ask everyone involved in this battle to ponder my words and act as their heart tells them to.

Just the Facts[Edited by Just The Facts on July 30th, 2001 at 09:20 AM]

honky
July 30th, 2001, 10:14 AM
RIGHT ON!
My God, have you ever considered running for office?

GhostDog
July 30th, 2001, 04:03 PM
Just the Facts,

Although I disagree with a few of your points I do agree with the general principle. With the exception of a few 'off-hand' remarks that you have made, (and I'm guilty of that as well), you have acted IMHO quite reasonably throughout this entire affair. I hope we can all put this saga behind us now and move on for the good of all members.

Dime

gunsmoke2
July 30th, 2001, 06:11 PM
Just The Facts,

I have shown my intergrity for many years now and it need not be brought up to question at this stage.. I have been to enough trials including ExpressPuke v Norsat in 1997 and BC Court of Appeals at great expense to me so no need for any trial here.

I have no interaction with Dimedealer and since he has decided not to be part of the Supreme Court Challenge his presence is counter productive to our goals that are so important to us.. to all Canadians and the Satellite industry including this site. Its very simple Dime has chosen not to participate and therefore it stands to reason we can continue our progress and Dime can do the right thing and not particpate in our very important discussions.

The parties concerned can simply take it offline. I have no posts to be removed as I exchanged with Dime when he addressed a post to me and there was no aggression or personal issues brought into our posts.

I spent most of the day talking to our lawyers and we need to all communicate asap our different ideas bringing to the same table to make sure everyone in on the same path.

Its very clear that if we lose that this site and others will be attacked 20 different ways according to our lawyers. If we win then our decision could have a future impact on a similar issues ever brought up in the US if the laws are similar which they are.

You have a very large hispanic community is the US that can pick up GLA and SKY yet they can't subscribe to it in the US.. this pattern of disallowing foreign broadcasting appears to be one that will be addressed by our Supreme Court in Canada. Supreme Courts decisions of a country can influence other countries Supreme Court decisions.


GS2

Just The Facts
July 31st, 2001, 01:35 AM
Gs2

I was not questioning your integrity at all, and I only mentioned your name as it refers to IM and your mod status there. It was simply a plea to all mods to delete all post on this subject here and at IM, that was it, nothing more.

I said I know your integrity as do I know TTRK's. and I believe you have shown it to be very great indeed.

My post was not an attack on you or anyone it was a plea to remove the post and get on with the job at hand nothing more.


Just the Facts

To The Real King!!
July 31st, 2001, 03:07 AM
Hi Just the Facts,

If there is one important point to your post it is certainly that this battle is of much more importance than any silly battles between those who fight to aid the cause in the Supreme Court Battle and those who seem to act against all Canadians. As all you hard work in research shows, it is imperative for the freedoms of all Canadians that we win this ESSENTIAL battle which may go WAY BEYOND just satellite viewing (as important as that is to those of us who wish to exercise Freedom of Choice in what we view).

Funny that many think of TV CHOICE as entertainment while I think of it as educational. The many educational programs that are on DirecTV® are super important to Canadians who want to keep up with the very fast paced technology in virtually ever field of endeavor you can think of.

And when Alan will bump up or down on exchange rates, CSPAN is there to show it live. Fast reactions to that can make a BIG difference to those who buy and sell Canadian Government bonds etc. In the modern world those who dont have the best available in communications tools will suffer compared to those who do.

But I agree it is best to ignore those against us and all Canadians and concentrate on doing what we have done best these last few years and that is to WIN our battles in the court system operating legally and under sanction of our laws.

Things are approaching rapidly and we expect to win another Appeals court ruling in Quebec this November and be able to take that to the Supeme Court as well. I have seen the crowns document and it is NOT impressive using up only 22 pages of the 30 pages allowed for an appeal. Strangely we have so much to say, so much on our side of the battle that we will be seeking ways to use the crowns document for much of our jurisprudence and save that much space in our own. We will refer the judge to their submission for about half of what we want to showhttp://www.legal-rights.org/images/ttrk.gif

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gunsmoke2
July 31st, 2001, 09:42 AM
Just The Facts,

Everything is kewl :) as a matter of principle posts are not deleted on IM or PD or any site I know of.. it then gets into censorship or freedom of rights or whatever.. been down the road before and as soon as possible I would be attacked by a few just because they would have an excuse..

Therefore it would be better if you asked Rise or Crumm on this request.

I need to talk a bit but going out of town.. will try tonight or later.

Everyone all your support is so much appreciated !

Thanks all !!!

GS2