Thanks Dwight, Yes, you are right, we must not make a mistake and just react, we must make sure we do things the right way since two wrongs do not make a right. Petra Guerra, Ph.D. University of Texas-PanAmerican Dep. of Communication 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539 ________________________________________ From: Dwight Brooks [[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 4:08 PM To: Petra Guerra; [log in to unmask] Subject: RE: Resolution Call to Action Thanks Petra, I have been asked by Dr. Linda Callahan to draft a resolution. I am happy to do so, but I was a little concerned by some of the concerns raised by Brad Gorham and Ken Campbell. Also, I would not be able to complete the task until later this week at the earliest. I want to be sure we follow protocol and make the most of the opportunity for our resolution. I assumed the resolution would come from the Commission on the Status of Minorities, but await specifics from the leadership of that body (besides Dr. Callahan). I am open for discussion on this matter. Dwight Dwight E. Brooks, Ph.D. Professor and Director School of Journalism PO Box 64 College of Mass Communication Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 615 494-8925 Fax: 615 898-5682 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Petra Guerra Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 4:00 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Resolution Call to Action Is someone writting the resolutiom? Please add my name to the list. Petra Guerra, Ph.D. University of Texas-PanAmerican Dep. of Communication 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539 ________________________________________ From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Stringer, Sharon [[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:25 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Resolution Call to Action I concur with the group that a resolution is appropriate. I, too, question why this topic, why now. I find it inappropriate that the AEJMC leadership would think it acceptable to take a stand on an issue that's going to cause such contention. If the leaders of the organization are trying to bring attention to AEJMC, this is not the way to do it. Sharon B. Stringer, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Communication Lock Haven University 603 Robinson Bldg. Lock Haven, PA 17745 570-484-2092 570-484-2436 (fax) -----Original Message----- From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sharon Bramlett-Solomon Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 2:12 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Resolution Call to Action Colleagues -- It's clear MAC and CSM must lead the charge in taking a stand against our AEJMC President's clearly selective perception assault on President Obama. Has anyone told Carol Pardun, Paul Lester or other Advisory Council members that their position don't match Obama's record? What was their evidence in taking this position? Definitely, as all have said, we need to protest this release through a resolution response, and hold further discussion on the proceedings at our Denver meeting. My appreciation to Dwight for starting the resolution draft and to Anita Rife for immediate expression of disdain. As some have mentioned, I can only think of how DR. BARROW would respond in initiating an informed and deft call to action to demonstrate our dissent with the AEJMC President's position. In my humble opinion, Pardun's AEJMC release does not speak for great numbers of AEJMC members, is politically charged and has transparency issues as well. This is a call to action. Sharon Bramlett-Solomon