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"Seldom are we at the Penn
Yan Rotary Club treated to such an engaging speaker. Your combination of
intellect and humor, both wry and good ol' fashioned types, is a special
gift. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us today. Your
audience has been given some sobering food for thought about the
dysfunctional nature of our drug policies. I will send in an
application and add my name to your numbers. You have given me some crystal
clear arguments to use in classroom debates. I'll be encouraging my students
to look up your website, too. In addition, I am passing your
organization's contact on to our person in charge of Keuka's Criminal
Justice program, as well as my colleagues in Political Science and History.
Don't be surprised if we send out a query soon asking for your time again in
Yates County. Finally, I can't begin to tell you what an impression
you make as a person. You know that. With my liberal credentials around
here, it's me they would call certifiably insane for saying what you said.
You can "get away" with it precisely because of your background and
credentials. Good luck in your efforts."
Jeff Krans , Keuka College
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"Thanks for sharing Dr.
Tinelli's thoughts on Ecstasy. It is so full of wisdom and good common
sense it makes one wonder why anyone would want to continue the "war."
David Worl , Rochester, NY |
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"I have been reading your emails
and Tidbits for a few months now, and I wanted to tell you how much I
enjoy them. They are timely and comprehensive. It is obvious you have done
your homework. Thank-you for your effort and determination."
Keith Rowley CA |
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For
WESPAC and for myself, I want to express our deep appreciation for Mary
Barr’s presentation last night. The individuals who attended made clear
to us that they were emotionally moved, and you've helped us to move to
political action too. The information you brought us about the Rockefeller
Drug Laws, and the effects of related law enforcement policies and
practices, will help us get more involved in trying to change a system that
was so terribly hurtful to Mary and so many others. WESPAC is working to
figure out how we can be most useful in the struggle for real justice in the
criminal "justice" system.
Thank you so much for bringing us the information and perspective that are
an essential part of that process."
Julie Carran, Westchester People's
Action Coalition (WESPAC)
White Plains, NY |
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"I
received a copy of the winter 2000-2001 Reconsider Quarterly. I
want to congratulate you for the superb articles in the quarterly. I
am teaching a third year criminology course at the University of Ottawa on
"criminal justice and drugs", and the materials in the Quarterly hammer home
(eloquently) many of the major themes of the course.
Congratulations, and keep up the high quality work!"
Eugene Oscapella
Canadian Foundation for Drug Policy |
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"…we're grateful the Aurora
Rotary was courageous enough to give Peter Christ (and ReconsiDer)
a forum to express their views. One thing is certain: one day most of the
prisoners will be released and society will reap the wisdom…or folly…of its
policies."
Lansing Community News Editorial |
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"There are issues that get slim
or no coverage by the press, while ridiculous, one-sided stories get front
page and countless editorials. If you hadn't sent this to me, I might
not have known, at least not for awhile. Please continue to keep me posted
and I'll keep bringing this to people's attention."
Donna Reese, Syracuse NAACP |
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"Cliff Thornton had my
listeners energized. I'm sure many of them had thought about his position on
the Drug War, but had never heard it articulated so well. Our phone lines
were swamped. The station manager was so impressed, they continued the show
an extra half hour. He's welcome back anytime."
Frank Mesiah, African American activist and radio show host, Buffalo,NY |
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"Thought provoking. A powerful and
dynamic speaker (Peter Christ)."
Dept of Corrections Employee, CAYSA regional conference |
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"(Ms. DeMitchell)…smashes
the stereotype usually associated with serious drug abuse."
Russ Tarby, Syracuse NewTimes
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"Dear Nicky (Eyle)--
The piece you did for the Post Standard on the 23rd is absolutely terrific.
Clear, compelling, to the point. Totally top notch. Thanks for
speaking so clearly about what we believe."
Bruce Coville, author |
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"Very direct speaker. [Peter
Christ]…has a firm grasp of the issue and answered every question posed
by the audience without blinking on eye. He was right on the mark…he had a
very captive audience."
Kiwanis member, NY |
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"Dr. Daniels had me
mesmerized. She challenged me to understand what it's like to live in a War
Zone...and not just grow up in one like she did, but to leave, go to
college, earn a degree and return to that same War Zone she so eloquently
described is a determined and valiant act. Her community involvement is the
template every citizen should use."
Syracuse Thursday Morning Roundtable |
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"…It's the hottest issue in
America. The program explores the alternatives to the failed War on Drugs.
The program was well received. Mr. Christ was one of the best
speakers we've ever heard. I'd say he changed opinions that were
pre-existing for a long time."
Doctor Kyle Doan, DC, Central NY Rotarian |
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"[Mike Roona's]
perspective on Public Policy was invaluable and certainly could not be found
in a textbook. Reaction papers by our students included: 'What an
awesome class hour.' Mr. Roona was first class!' 'I really never
thought about the "problems" presented until I heard Mr. Roona
speak.' We all very much appreciated your visit to Sage College."
Professor Joan Maguire, PhD
Coordinator of Chemical Dependence Studies, Sage College |
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"Terrific program. Intriguing.
We're expecting ReconsiDer to make a return visit."
C.T. Rattan, Upstate NY Rotarian |
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"ReconsiDer's 4-part
series at the Baldwinsville Library (3 speakers and a documentary) make the
human costs very clear in a way no article, book or video ever can. You are
doing excellent and necessary work in an area of great controversy. I
applaud your efforts."
Valerie Chism, Adult Programming Librarian, Baldwinsville Public Library |
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"Keep up the great work you guys
are doing, I think ReconsiDer is one of the most effective groups in
the reform movement! Up there with DRCnet and the Marijuana Policy Project."
Tom Haines NYC |
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"This was our first forum at MVCC
on Drug Policy. Dr. Tinelli's passion for public health as the
appropriate tool to deal with America's drug problem was evident. Mr.
Christ had the students laughing and pondering their own drug policy
position. It went so well we want them involved in the curriculum next
year-not just a panel. As ReconsiDer says, 'it is the biggest issue
in America'."
Patti Hirsch, coordinator,
Chemical Dependency Counseling Program |
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‘Keep this stuff (Tidbits) coming
from ReconsiDer. Very valuable."
Dan Forbes NYC |
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"Good work! I wish there were lots
more of you folks."
Dawn (Day) The Dogwood Center, NJ |
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"I just saw your show on a local
cable access program in the Ossining, NY area hosted by Peter Christ
with Gene Tinelli as the guest. I was very impressed by the
information the show presented… Additionally, I was very impressed by the
ReconsiDer website and am thinking about perhaps creating a local
chapter. Keep up the good work with the show. ."
Robert S. Dene, Ossining, NY |
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"I want to also tell you that I
like hearing from you because it keeps in touch with what’s going on. There
is so much information, your info helps focus on the very heart of what's
happening and this article is one of them."
Lois Cotton Syracuse,NY |
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"These Tidbits are
terrific. I hope you have a really big distribution list.
All the best"
Jefferson Fish, NYC |
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"Your communications have
influenced me quite a bit. Your pieces are well written and well reasoned.
Keep up the good work."
Bryce Hand, Syracuse, NY |
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"This is an absolutely terrific
editorial! Congratulations to you guys. This may even beat that great coup
you pulled off with John and Lynn's book. You guys are an inspiration to all
of us. Keep up the good work! Cheers"
Al Robison, Drug Policy Forum of Texas, |
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The cds have just arrived today.
Thank you so much this will be a most useful tool for the work of the Senate
Committee on illegal drugs.
Thanks again."
Jean-Guy Desgagné
cordinator of the new Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs, Canadian
Parliament,
Ottawa, Canada |
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"Mr. Roona, Thanks so
much for your participation in the League's Program Thursday. Your
presentation was right on for the group, and your wealth of information was
very impressive. We have a long way to go with this study, but you certainly
got us off to a good start."
League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. |
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"Thank you very much for passing
along that information about the special issue of the Fordham Law Journal on
drug policy. I am a lecturer at Michigan Technological University and
am currently teaching a freshman class here on issues of drug use and drug
policy. (I am also probably one of the few members of ReconsiDer in
Michigan) Material from this journal will be of great value to my students,
and to myself as well. Of course, so will material from ReconsiDer.
I look forward to seeing your name pop up on my e-mail, as I know your mail
will contain valuable information that I can use for class and for my own
enlightenment. Thanks again for the notice, and for your efforts in general."
Dr. Sean Clancey
Lecturer, Dept. of Chemical Engineering
Michigan Technological University |
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"Peter Christ's
presentation was dynamic. Generated a lot of interest. One
person from another club asked him if he could come and speak to their club.
A number of people signed up and paid their $10. (including me).
He has a good sense of humor."
Dave, Freehold (Long Island) Exchange Club
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"Thanks for the tidbits on
McCaffrey's propaganda. I'll save this for future reference. You guys
perform a real public service by making factual info available in the midst
of all these distortions and lies."
Paul Loiselle, addiction counselor, NY |
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"The information on the political
fall out in Britain was of great interest. I have spent a lot of time in
England and visited Healthwise in Liverpool before I started developing my
Seminar, now entitled "Reinventing Education for Adolescents". I am finally
ready to write a general audience book on the topic. When I was there last
the folks I met were very dissatisfied with the direction of Labor policy on
drugs. The fact that the Conservative blunder is calling this policy into
question is sweetly ironic. I am printing out the text for later reference.
Thanks again for contacting me and I look forward to finding ways to work
with ReconsiDer in the future."
Rod Skager, CA |
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"Thanks for sending along your
comments paper on the proposed drug court expansion. It was impressive and
covers so much ground, I have to wonder how you and Gene could have been
locked out of the A&D [Alcohol & Drug] Commission with that kind of
knowledge base on these issues. Then again, I suppose that's precisely why
some on the commission seem so threatened by you guys. I'm glad you included
info on the dismal results garnered by conventional treatment, and have seen
similar findings reported over the years, though they are widely ignored
inside the lucrative pee&pray industry. Thanks again for educating me on
this whole issue. I'm much less enthusiastic about the drug court model as a
result of your fine critical analysis."
Paul Loiselle, addiction counselor, Auburn, NY |
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"Peter (Christ), Boffo
stuff! Your talk feels like a journey, and when you reach the end, the
audience has traveled with you to find its own way to your conclusion."
Michael Cutler, Esq. Boston , MA |
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"Dear Nicolas Eyle,
In style and purpose, your letter to the Post Standard is one of the finest
written works I've ever beheld.
It is utterly inspiring."
Jim Incollingo |
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"I have recently been appointed by
the government of British Columbia to head a task group to make
recommendations on changes to the provincial addiction services.
I appreciated reviewing some of the material on your web site and thought
you might be a repository of good information and resources. If you have any
suggestions that might be useful or would like to discuss our initiative in
greater detail I would welcome a response. Thank you!!"
Dan Reist
Association of Substance Abuse Programs in BC, Canada |
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"... the presentation was
wonderful. We had many compliments on the meeting, which was a
departure for us from our usual format. The publicity for it increased
our attendance from a typical 10 to 28!
... we're all very grateful for your and Sylvester's time, and the
presentation was very stimulating and thought provoking. Also
gratifying to see others like Sylvester [Salcedo] who are
inspiring those of us who try to challenge things."
Rachel Friend, Park Slope (Brooklyn), Green Party |
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"I'm a Wesleyan student and I
attended Peter Christ's talk tonight.
You guys definitely need to keep him around; he was the most clear,
credible, and informative drug war speaker I've seen in a long time.
Keep up the good work."
Meridith Jacks, student |
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"Great TIDBITS! I
forward them to every major New Jersey newspaper. Thanks again for this
great information."
Peter Christopher, NJ
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"Mary [Barr] was
great. Many kids felt she kept it real for them. They wanted her
to tell the horror stories, but she always came back to the point she was
making about drugs and the way the system treats users.... Thanks a bunch."
Rich Adamo, Boroughs Academy in NYC |
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"Peter Christ was great. He
was passionate, knew a lot about the
decriminalization of drugs and it made for outstanding television. I know
he was a bit worried he may have over-powered the other guests, but he just
ensured that that properly defended their point of view.
Thanks so much for arranging for Peter (Christ) to come on
the Chatroom. Good luck with Reconsider!"
Rachelle Allin
Segment Producer
The Chatroom, CTV (primetime network TV show, Canada)
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"Dear ReconsiDer ladies and
gentlemen,
Please pass along my compliments and thanks for Dr. Gene Tinelli's
outstanding 15 June letter to the Syracuse Post-Standard. Nothing more to
say; Dr. Tinelli said it all.
When, eventually, the Rockefeller laws are no more, ReconsiDer's hard and
dedicated work will be a shining star in reversing this quarter-century
human-rights disaster."
Bob Merkin
Northampton Massachusetts |
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"Nicky (Eyle),
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on Drop the Rock, the
campaign is lucky to have both of you and ReconsiDer in this struggle."
Tamar Kraft-Stolar
Project Associate
Public Policy Project
Correctional Association of NY |
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"Dear Ms. Eyle: I thought
the drug education issue was excellent. Please send my best wishes to your
writers, including yourself... Would it be possible to get five extra
copies of the education issue? . My cordial best wishes."
Arnold S. Trebach Professor Emeritus
American University
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"I love the tidbits I get, and
during the last week or so, when I received no tidbits (and strangely
enough, nothing from NORML, The November Coalition, or The Lindesmith DPF!)
I've been going crazy!! I honestly think that you should bump up the
tidbits! At least a little something everyday!
I guess you could say that I love Tidbits!
Thank you so much for a quality service!!!"
Jewlie Secord
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