Originally Posted by grandsecretary

Of course there are two sides to every story, but you presume to suggest that we have not considered both sides and are taking a one sided view. That is not the case. We know EXACTLY what is at stake here, and have taken a legitimate view which obviously in not in concord with yours. We are entitled, as you are, to express that view.

The easiest road for Masons on this forum would be to ignore the situation and allow people like you to throw one of your own Brothers to the wolves without any consideration for the man.

Now for your diminishing of his situation in Iraq. Charles Martin is working in support of the war effort in Iraq. His life is in more danger than our allied armed forces because he is working outside of the green zone. And what do you do, you stab him in the back.

Now for the actual issue here. This is NOT a race issue. It is an issue which is quite clear. One of his Grand Lodges "recognises" the Lodge that he is visiting, and the other does not. This brings the entire system of Grand Lodge "recognition" into ridicule and disrepute.

If you take the trouble to read the previous postings you will see that all we have said is that the GM of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky should, yes in our opinion, suspend disciplinary action against Brother Martin until his Kentucky Grand Lodge comes into line with his New York Grand Lodge.

Now you come up with an alternative solution that will assist your brother in his time of distress.

Now, I do not "call MYSELF" a Grand Secretary, I AM a Grand Secretary, a well paid and professional Grand Secretary of many years standing, so please do not be so impertinent.