I've read the recent posts, and although some don't warrant a response, I'll address some of your points in this message:
1) This is the first time, on this forum, the Stephen Spence matter has come to light.
2) Since last year, either privately or publicly, there have been links to news stories and court proceedings, which are a matter of public record. Some, I've seen. Others, I haven't.
Last I heard, a trial was supposed to take place in the early part of March. I have no knowledge of the trial taking place, nor the outcome.
3) I could have easily let the mention of Stephen Spence (joining EJ) go unheralded, although, I knew eventually, the topic of his personal travails would come up. As uncomfortable as this thread has become, I feel it's better to "air it out" than to "bottle it up."
4) I'm in favor of full amnesty, if a person has rehabilitated himself. If, in the end, the worst is true and Stephen loses his freedom, by the laws of our land, at some point, he'll have repaid his debt to society.
Those who feel strongly that his debt will NEVER be repaid, will be in the position of making a choice.
They can choose to subscribe to a magazine, which carries his articles, or not. Read his articles, or not. Attend his seminars, or not.
5) The penchant for people to make staunch judgement calls, based on assumption, is nothing new and not surprising. That's always much easier than gathering facts. I'm willing to continue the discussion based on facts. In absence of new information, I've already made my points.
6) The option of people reviving the Delphi forum was genuine and not a "My way or the highway" message.
The Delphi forum is fully functional - just inactive. Using it or not is up to those who feel this forum isn't for them. As I said, it's a viable option.
I've always been for ultimate freedom of choice. I encourage you to use yours.
David Lavaneri
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