tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post1624289626035976393..comments2024-02-21T17:03:05.861-08:00Comments on Petrelis Files: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08359712473083091475noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-81989310824950403772010-10-25T16:50:28.095-07:002010-10-25T16:50:28.095-07:00If anyone has lost a loved one to suicide, includi...If anyone has lost a loved one to suicide, including my stepbrother you understand the sensitivity towards the issue. While yes it would help to have leaders of the LGBT community take public stances, they do not need to be doing this while campaigning for higher positions in public office. I work on a campaign and I understand what the campaign is trying to say. They are trying to get David elected and if they make a statement they are using the situation to help earn him votes. If that is not the intention that can seem like the message. After Election Day when you are not trying to earn votes these certain individuals will be more than happy to prove their leadership. For now, those not running in an election and involved in organizations need to be doing the rallying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141703.post-30548805533270747662010-10-04T18:39:10.518-07:002010-10-04T18:39:10.518-07:00Michael, I e-mailed the campaign about this issue ...Michael, I e-mailed the campaign about this issue and here's the response I got:<br /><br />Tony,<br /> <br />Thanks for your email. I am David's campaign manager. I wanted to let you know that while this is certainly a very important issue to this campaign, we decided that the most respectful way to proceed was not to politicize the issue so soon after the incident, and offend the grieving parties with public statements. I hope you understand, and again, this is a very important issue to David and the campaign.<br /> <br />Thanks,<br />Eric<br /><br />-- <br />Eric Hyers<br />Campaign Manager<br />401.440.8101<br />_______________<br /><br />Dear The Cicilline Committee, <br /> <br />Last month I made a modest donation to support the future Congressman. As a supporter, I would like to know why, in light of the recent five reported suicides of gay teens, I've been unable to see a comment from the campaign about how he will work to stop LGBT bullying, particuraly given that Raymond Chase, one of the teens, attended Johnson & Wales in Providence. Why has the campaign remained silent? Hopefully I'm mistaken and the future Congressman has already spoken on this topic. I do request a response to this inquiry.<br /> <br />Best,<br /> <br />Anthony BowenTony Bowennoreply@blogger.com