[Magdalen] a bishop speaks

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

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On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 7:56 AM, ME Michaud <michaudme at gmail.com> wrote:

> Who is Nick?
>

In the cited article above, you can read responses. Nick is one who says
the bishop is just being smug and self-righteous, and says a few other
things it is probably best to read yourself.  Suffice it to say he things
the bishop's letter is a bunch of BS and he has a lot more to say.  I've
heard this in several contexts, including the Army.  A lot of people get
scared when the possibility arises that they might have to function in some
job or situation without alcohol.  Nick is the poster child for these folks
who fight regulation of alcohol tooth and nail.

It's useful to skim all of the responses, as you get a taste of how the
thinking goes.

http://www.episcopalcafe.com/no-thank-you-to-booze-at-general-convention/


James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better
for people coming behind you, and you don’t do it, you're wasting your time
on this Earth.”  -- *Roberto Clemente

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On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 7:56 AM, ME Michaud <michaudme at gmail.com> wrote:

> Who is Nick?
> -M
>
> On Saturday, February 7, 2015, James Oppenheimer-Crawford <
> oppenheimerjw at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Cannot help wondering if Nick is denying a drinking problem, or has
> really
> > nasty issues with bishops.  I'm betting on number one.  The folks who
> have
> > any kind of drinking problem, no matter how minor, get very scared when
> > access to their fix gets even potentially threatened.
> >
> > James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
> > *“If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things
> better
> > for people coming behind you, and you don’t do it, you're wasting your
> time
> > on this Earth.”  -- *Roberto Clemente
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 7:34 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com
> > <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > > I agree, Catharine.  I appreciate the bishop saying he's a bit bummed,
> > >
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> and
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> yet, sees that this is the right time to set a precedent.

> > Thanks,
> > > Ginga
> > >
> > > On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 3:34 PM, Catharine Phillips <
> > revcphillips at gmail.com <javascript:;>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > A thoughtful letter to his Diocese. And a good exercise of leadership
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> > > >
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>  to
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>  my
> ​
> mind.
> > >
> >
> http://www.episcopalcafe.com/no-thank-you-to-booze-at-general-convention/
> > > > --
> > > > *Catharine Phillips, MA, MDiv, CADC*
> > > > *All will be well.  Period.  (Thank you, Julian of Norwich)*
> > > > allwillbewellperiod.blogspot.com
>