Thread:Pamster315/@comment-98.156.54.220-20170531231446

Many who are now in intense disagreements were once good friends. I've looked over old posts with wistful sadness at the camaraderie and friendship you all once shared.

I agree with a poster about this all sounding like a high school election -- I was not a popular kid and was glad to graduate.

Friends sometimes say and do things we don't like or condone, and I am certainly guilty of that and so have many others involved. I have not appreciated any of the hurtful and angry things said, but I also have never said I was upset with or appalled by anyone supporting them. This would become a lonely place. I am not chastising anyone as people are well-intentioned and trying to bring this to a peaceful resolution.

You have been my friends through good and bad times; that's how I always want to think of you all.

Because someone is placed in nomination does not mean that he or she will receive the vote even of the nominators. Everything has been said and rehashed repeatedly. Reading more of the same is so disheartening.

There are good people nominated. Let's just focus on their positive attributes. Then quietly vote -- well, I'm not voting because I have left -- and support those who have volunteered to serve this community.

I long to see you all happily sharing good times again and supporting each other as you always have.

My best to everyone, and thank you for having enriched my life in many ways. -- Pam 