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I was not trying to start a discussion on the Iraq War, Patsy.? Nowhere in my posting did I say I was for or against this war. I also did not in any way question anyone's patriotism, something I grow weary of in people assuming because I mention that my husband is in the Army that I am 1) pro-war and 2) questioning their patriotism.? I should have, perhaps, explained the reason that I mentioned my husband's service is that I have been able to gain insight and information into both sides of the war issue.? I have wonderful friends and family on both sides of the issue who are absolutely patriotic.? I can't understand how you inferred propaganda from my posting and not from a blog set up for educational purposes for 2.0 and linking to a political petition.? Of course, one doesn't have to click on a "widget" or link, but its presence is a statement of intent or purpose.? I agree with you that Jerri's site is full of interesting information, and I am certainly not closed minded! in any way, so I will visit the site for that information.? I apologize if I offended anyone by pointing out the Iraqi petition link, but I just thought it had no place on a blog dedicated to a profession dedicated to researching and presenting all sides of issues and topic.? I do encourage people to explore the benefits of this blog.? I just think that its users would be better served if it stuck to the focus of technology integration in the library and not personal political views, whatever they may be, pro-war or anti-war. My two and final cents worth on this topic. Kathy Reel Librarian Owensboro, KY Kathy502@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Patsy McLaughlin <PatsyM@springisd.org> To: kathy502@AOL.COM; LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Sent: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:21 pm Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Blog's HIdden Agenda Kathy and LM_Net, First, thanks Kathy, for pointing me to an interesting an informative blog on technology integration into the library. I am still reading Jeri's NECC 08 blogs, and they are rife with fascinating information (and I was in San Antonio!). Second, as to the "hidden agenda," I found only a link to her "significant other's political blog" (clearly labeled as such), posted I thought as a request to encourage his first blog effort. The choice to honor this personal request was mine & mine alone. If I don't want to view new political blogs, I wouldn't click on it. The post you mention is a widget (clearly labeled) above her blogroll which I didn't notice at first because I was so fascinated with her postings on the library in technology. IMHO, I think your post qualifies more as propoganda than does Jeri's blog. I grow weary of the attitude that to be against the war is to be against the men and women fighting it. My son is ex-Army, and I am so proud of his service to our country, though I did not always agree with the orders he received, I was proud that he did his duty and followed those orders. I draw a distinction between the decision-makers in this war (the "deciders," if you will) and the people who must, as their sworn duty, carry out those decisions. I am against the war in Iraq (have been from the beginning) AND I support our troops for their self-less service to our country. Finally, LM-Netters, please do what I did: Click on Jeri's link and judge for yourselves. My two cents. Patsy McLaughlin Librarian Technology Integration Mentor (TIM) Spring I.S.D. Bammel Middle School 16711 Ella Boulevard Houston, Texas 77090 281-586-2600 patsym@springisd.org www.springisd.org/bms/library "Censorship, like charity, should begin at home; but, unlike charity, it should end there." Clare Booth Luce -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------