Dear friends of Sickbuildings From Ritchie C. Shoemaker MD

[Guest guest]

Dear friends of Sickbuildings. I have heard a lot of discussion regarding the

interaction between Sharon Kramer and ACHEMMIC. While I respect both sides in

what appears to be an impasse, I have known Sharon and worked with her for many

years. I will continue to do so.

I am aware of that rumors are flying about Sharon and her being a lighting rod

for lawsuits. Nonsense.

I also have heard that the absence of the letters to UC on the ACHEMMIC website

is undermining Sharon's credibility. More nonsense. The letters were written

with extensive editing from many in ACHEMMIC and sent without worry of lawsuits

or argument. The letters speak for themselves.

The concern about who needs to do what about letters that are already part of

the public record is exaggerated.

The support that Sharon has from those like me who have treated thousands of

mold illness patients is not wavering. We are continuing to push the research

basis for the illness. Our new treatment protocols merge with efforts of

Sharon's group and ACHEMMIC to help the entire mold community.

People like KC and I have been working in our own ways for years to bring

credibility to this public health problem. Sharon has stuck her neck out for all

of us. We continue to work together.

I do not speak for Sharon or ACHEMMIC. I only speak for myself. Let us focus on

our goal to win these battles of science and public relations.

It is time to recognize that internal strife only helps the other side.

Sharon's activity is not a threat to others. Her credibility is not diminished

by what letters may or not be on some website.

Ritchie C. Shoemaker MD

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