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Ginny,

I agree with your analogy of the matter 100%. I was raised Roman Catholic,

went to Mass every morning before school and again on Sunday. I didn't eat

meat on Friday or anything three hours before taking communion. I went to

confession every week. With regard to the mold issue, I have been a good

citizen

of the United States. I have volunteered in my children's classrooms, have

donated to many charities and have volunteered my time to sit on local

government committees.

I feel just as betrayed that those in control of medicine in the US would

allow such a horrid thing to happen to so many innocent people who have been

exposed to mold as I do that those in control of the ethics I was taught to

adhere to thru the Catholic Church would allow such a horrid thing to happen to

Catholic School Children thru sexual abuse by priests. Both are abuses of

trust, by those whose specific charge is to promote integrity and protect the

innocent. Both are worse than a mugger on the street, as the mugger never

holds himself out to be ethically and morally correct. Both are examples of

hypocrisy of horrific magnitude. Both have shaken my ability to trust the

Catholic

Church and the US Govenment to the core. Still, I believe and keep on

fighting for change.

Sharon K

In a message dated 11/20/2007 7:28:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

ginloi@... writes:

I am a Roman Catholic and feel that, in light of the child sex abuse

scandals, I feel is an appropriate analogy. The medical profession has a high

ethical standard, not unlike the one, which a church leaders are supposed to

comport itself, and have compromised themselves, in the same devious fashion.

Doing

bad things, then covering them up. For years.

It is the notion of " abuse of trust " that is tantamount here. I am

personally ashamed of what has happened in MY church. Although I love the

Catholic

faith, the " players " have abused the confidence of the people. Abuse of

confidence is never a good thing. In any context.

There have been trials, and convictions, and jail for this bad behavior.

Catholic Parishes have closed and people devastated because of lies which were

covered up.

The medical profession,in my opinion, has abused the confidence and position

of honor and good repute, with regard toxic mold, and resulting illnesses. I

personally have found doctors who make every effort to maintain their

integrity among the corruption which exists. It is doubtful a forum such as

this

would exist, if members were getting good medical attention and

care. It appears that the challenge to the " powers that be'' has been

challenged in that profession.

No intent to disparage any religion was ever present. Trials and convictions

are part of documented history. It was the analogy of " poor behavior " which

is at issue, with the recent developments of " group " dynamic of policy

decisions affecting the diagnosis, treatment and eligibility for worker

benefits.

We can certainly disagree, without being disagreeable. I respect the

viewpoints, of those whom I don't agree with. No religious disparagement was

ever

intended. Simply a comparison of two groups whose behavior has been shameful.

Please accept my apology if you have been offended.

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