I happen to know both Paula Reeves and Sue Scheff and have for years. Paula tried to warn us about Sue years ago and we ignored her. The Washington DC reporter who got sued by WWASP said it best about Paula when he said "my enemy of my enemy is my friend" and that reporter may have the strongest dislike of Scheff than any of us--if thats possible.
A lot of people got sued because of Sue Scheff and Paula thought it was smarter to stay together to try to defeat WWASP. I think she has just had enough of Scheff like the rest of us.
So in effect, ya'll made a deal with the devil for the sake of defeating WWASPS but in the process, ended up making PURE bigger and better?
Brilliant strategy. :roll:
I always saw this a bit differently. I personally never ignored Paula. I guess I just felt if her experience with PURE had been alarming, she would have been more out spoken about it. I never even heard she was upset with Sorensen's, except for what Sue told me herself. Sue told me Paula was angry; and for awhile Paula was not very active in the group. But she was soon back, just like nothing had ever been wrong. Paula never mentioned it to me, until the Whitmore mess came to light - and even then, it was to explain how she knew Sue was unqualified and unethical, but still could and should be worked with.
She has changed her mind since then - but it is not like Paula was doing any outspoken protest, that the Trekkers in general, just ignored. Paula's willingness to over look it, (her upset with PUREs Sorensens placement) served to help lull me into a certain level of trust, that Sue was at least Trying to provide a better and safer alternative for families. This having been said - it is true Paula always made it clear Sue was not qualified to do what she is doing - and this we did all ignore for the sake of unity. I know some dealt with this concern by never suggesting anyone use PURE as a resource. I personally always stressed, the Trekkers as a group, had nothing to do with PURE - and I still say so. Still, I think we all felt confident Sue was good hearted and meant well; and would never tolerate abuse in a program PURE used. This was eventually proven to be a fantasy - but until Whitmore blew - we had no way of knowing.
try another castle, writes:
///I have another possible option for this. Better venue, because it would be in a film context, so no censorship. Long shot, but I'll talk to her.///
Please do
PS: it is possible Paula said things to others privately, I am unaware of. In fact, it is likely. So, keep in mind I am only talking about what I experienced.
