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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / HUGE
« on: April 06, 2007, 06:43:58 PM »
guest said " So I'm just not comfortable with the image of the two protestors standing outside Riddile's office windows. I don't condone that as a tactic. It is harassing in nature, and serves I am afraid to actually hinder the Utmost Intention. It's just kind of a menacing, harassing thing to do. And while I think that any person has the right to engage in civil protest by their own fashion, I think others are right to consider the further, ultimate, desired goals, and want to disagree with methods and means. This is, after all, our shared concern.

That being said, I know RG deals with the painful issue of institutional child abuse all the time. Just like volunteers at a deadly disaster can become emotionally overwhelmed by what they witness so directly, I suspect people deeply involved in this issue can get PTSD from the constant reminder that adults are still hurting children in programs all over, and from the weight of the feeling of personal responsibility to save them by ending these institutions now. This isn't sentimentalities, children really are very, very badly hurt and abused, to this day. I know RG feels that in his heart, and if he might get overblown or go about things in a certain way, I tend to overlook it because I know he is driven by heart intentions. I have respect for the passion driving those so dedicated. Possibly I am not staring in Riddile's office window myself simply because it all became too much. I can't bear it. Whereas, RG and ISAC do bear it continuously. "

I aint up on the quote feature, sorry... :rofl:

I am still looking for the email I got from Mel. the drive it was on was trashed before christmas last year due to some major malfunction. As soon as I get that I'll post it so folks can see more into what his "take" is these days. Since doing the activism things, I would imagine his take has not changed and may even be more steadfast in the notion that he was helping kids. At some point, yes, it is stressful thinking about kids still in the program, but if the program is going to continue even after bald face proof is dumped all over the public and the licensing agencies are all "in on it" anyways, then what can people do? A couple people holding signs and calmly discussing issues surrounding these drug warriors past and present seems to go smoothly, at least that's what I've experienced while doing it. One time at khk in Milford, there was a guy in a beat up pickup truck who blasted us with a thick cloud of diesel smoke twice, but other than that, the public seems to enjoy the show so to speak. Besides, it's like pissing in the wind really, and it feels great knowing that the perpetrators of this abuse have to realize that they are not "getting away" free and clear. At least lots of folks will know the truth and hopefully someone with some $$$$$$$$$ will join in and get some education going.
Now, I am sorry if I bother folks with these images and tactics. I don't intend to bother fellow survivors, and after 4 years of trying to get this guy Mel Riddile to lend a hand, it's just not working either the nice way or the meager and quiet protest way. I've only been to the school 2 times, and the 2nd time was because he violated my and my sons' rights. In the back of my mind, I didn't expect him to jump on the bandwagon back in Sept 06. I would have dropped the ideas about protesting anymore since I can't afford to take the time off, etc... but I end up doing it anyways,  :rofl:  but he came out and made a scene. I have to defend my sons and myself. Program stuff aside, I can see that he is going to get his way regardless of what laws there are out there to protect Americans from this sort of thing. I mean, come on, he didn't write the Consititution, but he is being a dictator (by definition) and I can't just sit there and "let" him. I suppose I should just resign myself to the fact that he will never apologize or face any kind of accountability for his roles throughout his career. He's "untouchable".  :(
I hope to be proven wrong about that soon.

RG

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The Troubled Teen Industry / help deciphering the advocate scene
« on: April 02, 2007, 10:17:11 AM »
Guest says: "Basically what I am doing is trying to get an idea of where people think the well known advocates stand. Who is legitimate, who isn't. I'm having a hard time finding a resource that helps explain the large, but sometimes unnoticeable differences between the different types of "advocates" in this teen help arena. It would be great to come up with categories, or a rating system, or even a simple legit or non-legit stamp."

Rusty Goat says: Check the "REFERRAL FREE ZONE" sites. That is a "stamp" of sorts. Please explain the "large, but sometimes unnoticeable differences".

RG

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / HUGE
« on: March 29, 2007, 07:26:29 PM »
Ok, I'll give one back for the heavy reply. I guess it was late or maybe lack of sleep or something in the water. I've extended an olive branch to the "ghost" on more than one occasion, not really being sure as to why there's so much bitterness between us. Seems like many years ago, I PO'd some people who never told me I PO'd them off, you know, to my face or something to that effect like a phone call or email or whatever. It's a mystery that only the "ghost" can solve. She has all the answers.
anyways,
Riddile violated my and my sons' civil rights plain and simple. Do people really think that he would listen if he had screwed over so many kids? He's guilty. He got away with a crapload of crimes. He aint innocent and all that "oblivious to the abuse" line I hear from folks. He thinks we deserved all the abuse we got. He's very proud of his work at straight inc. He even got an award from the White House for it.  You know,  "ghost" doesn't have copies of the email exchanges I've had over the YEARS with Riddile, so maybe she ought to see them. And besides, what difference does it make how "I go about it" if these people will NEVER acknowledge their responsibility in abusing us and violating rights, etc... ? If other ideas are better, then go for it, time's a wastin...
So whoever's pissed off at me for whatever reasons, let me know or forever hold your piece. I'd love to get along with folks if it's possible, and that includes the "ghost"  :wink:

RG

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / HUGE
« on: March 29, 2007, 01:44:14 PM »
Man... a suggestion to refine a search gets THIS kind of reaction? Wtf?

Maybe this is part of the reason people don't want to get involved?


Yeah, bummer, man. Where's the support?  :-?  Actually, these neverending back in group comments are really getting old. This isn't about being in group or anything of the sort. If you'll take some time to notice, nobody on here is in group and most likely hasn't been for over 20 years. Bitch and moan all you want. If you were there with us, you would have noticed that the kids at the school were actually listening and supported the efforts of the two folks who actually showed up. They are the future of this country.

RG

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Helen Petermann's telephone number.
« on: March 24, 2007, 11:12:15 AM »
BOB, the kids LOVED those bumper stickers,  :rofl:  handed out about 30 or so... 8-)

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / *Petition*
« on: March 24, 2007, 10:57:53 AM »
Again, ANON... think what you want. It might be best to not go preachin it and gettin paid for it. Child abuse is a crime, you know...  :wink:

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / How Many Clients at KHK Now?
« on: March 24, 2007, 10:53:03 AM »
Wait there while I smash your head. You'll get better, trust me. Plus, as an added bonus, you'll be laughing and shitting your pants so much you won't have time to party. OK? Deal? Cool, that's what I thought.

NOT!!

WOW, a whole 18? And you need $1,000,000 to open a new facility in Porter County Indiana? WoW, this is getting better all the time, or worse, depending the side you're on if you support or don't support child abuse. You people just don't see the errors of your ways. Too bad. You've had your chances to repent and end the abuse and FRAUD, but ok, believe what you want, ANON. Abuse kids? Abuse drugs? They are both illegal.  :wink:

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / HUGE
« on: March 23, 2007, 10:53:41 PM »
Riddile didn't come out to talk and answer any questions, but one of the flyer's said "GOOGLE PAUL BISHOP"...
 Does that count?  :rofl: I can imagine if the kids actually GOOGLE that name, hmmm...
RG

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Straight Executives
« on: March 21, 2007, 12:40:10 AM »
please excuse the off topicness, but, does anyone reading this consider the MI's as abusive? The remark about Ross rang a bell, sorry... In the trenches of front-line activism activities, I have maintained that MI's are a form of psychological abuse that may not get the attention it deserves. It was and still is one of those pain in the ass kind of chores that is required even today by clients of spinoff programs. I've heard some folks say that they don't consider it abuse, it's just a PIA chore based on AA philosophies, and others who agree with me about it being a brainwashing tool. Thank you for an opinion.
Rusty

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World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS) / WWASPs getting burned
« on: March 18, 2007, 12:15:54 PM »
BUMP 8-)

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / stable now
« on: March 15, 2007, 08:20:42 PM »
looks that way... cool,
welcome back to fornits

 8-)

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Valiant Futility
« on: March 10, 2007, 01:01:47 AM »
To Whom it May Concern,                                            March 7, 2007
 
Be it known that the first recipient of this letter is Rosemary Webb, Clerk; School Board of the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) via email sent at approximately Noon on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. A timely reply is hereby requested from at least one representative of the ACPS School Board and by each of the TC Williams High School staff members who were responsible for violating my and my sons' civil rights on September 13, 2006.

Alexandria City Public School Board
Code of Ethics

1.       Uphold the Constitution, laws and regulations of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City of Alexandria.
 
The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees  freedom
 for citizens to publicly assemble in a peaceful manner on public property. Neither the
 school system of Alexandria Virginia nor its employees are authorized to violate this
 right. However, in the case brought before the ACPS School Board on January 4, 2007,
 the evidence clearly shows that employees of ACPS clearly violated this right. Since the
 ACPS School Board has ignored this issue, they are responsible for allowing this
 violation to go unpunished and are subsequently in violation of this first rule of conduct.
 
2.       Put loyalty to the welfare of the children and to the School District as a whole above loyalty to individuals, voting districts, particular schools or other special interest groups.
 
The ACPS School Board approved the selection of Dr. Riddile as the TC Williams
 principal. He is a person who is responsible for the abuse of thousands of school aged
 children and young adults. How can the board excuse this prior behavior and in good
 conscience allow this individual to hold such power over school aged children at TC
 Williams? Is it the policy of the ACPS School Board to hire persons with such a
 background?
3.       Give a full measure of effort and service to the position of trust for which stewardship has been granted; giving earnest effort and best thought to the performance of duties.

By ignoring the violation of civil rights by ACPS School employees, and not holding
 them accountable for their actions, the ACPS School Board is failing to give an earnest
 effort and has compromised the trust which, in the case of the ?2006 Back to School
 Night? incident,  appears to have been taken for granted by its members.
 

4.       Seek to find and use the most equitable, efficient, effective, and economical means for getting tasks accomplished.
5.       Recommend and support policies and programs that support and protect the human rights of all members of the school community.
 
ACPS School employees used the Alexandria City Police Department as a tool of
intimidation while committing a civil rights violation of American citizens. The ACPS
School Board should adopt a policy that strictly prohibits this type of behavior from its
members of the school community.
 
6.       Ensure the integrity of the actions of the School Board by avoiding granting special favors or unfair privileges to anyone and any entity.
 
By ignoring the illegal behavior of a principal and his assistants at TC Williams High
School, it appears to me as if this person has been given special treatment.

7.       Engage in no business with the City government, or the school system, either directly or indirectly, which is inconsistent with the conscientious performance of duties except as may be consistent with the conflict of interest statutes in the Code of Virginia.
8.       Never use any information gained confidentially in the performance of Board duties as a means of making private profit or gaining personal advantage of any kind.
9.       Report through appropriate means and channels, corruption, misconduct, or neglect of duty whenever discovered.
10.    Adhere to the principle that the public's business should be conducted in the public view by observing and following the letter and spirit of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act using closed meetings only to deal with sensitive personnel, student, legal or contractual problems as provided by the Code of Virginia.
11.    Ensure that when responding to the media, or in communication with others, a clear distinction is made between personal opinion or belief and a decision made by the school board.
12.    Review orally and in public session at the annual organizational meeting each of these principles and abide by them as a Board Member.
 *****
I would like to know why the ACPS School Board has thus far appeared to be ignoring my complaint against Dr. Riddile and his assistants. The FACTS of this case speak for themselves. Ignoring them will not make them disappear. When will these staff members at least apologize to us for what they did? Are they above the law? The very least they could do would be to say they are sorry. The Police Department took responsibility and has apologized for their part in the incident. I am disappointed that no ACPS Board member has contacted me regarding appropriate steps that will be taken to hold Dr. Riddile and his assistants accountable for violating my and my sons? rights to free speech. When will the ACPS School Board consider such action?
 
Sincerely,
William Earnshaw, Sr.
Midland Virginia

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