As you all know the conversation that has taken place on this message board has gained a great deal of attention from local press. It has been very clear that the press is attempting to connect all posts on this board directly to Voices of Rockaway Twp. when in fact there is no connection what so ever. The media omitted, yet again, that the group supporting the application of Christ Church also links to this and other message boards.
It is clear that Voices of Rockaway Twp is being vilified by the simple act of linking to a message board that it does not own or control. When we launched our website www.voicesofrockawaytwp.org several months ago with a link to NJ.com we were not held accountable for the content of that board, yet now it seems we are being held accountable for the content on other boards.
We have been asked to “denounce” the postings of Craig Maier. Craig has posted what some may see as a radical opinion about religion. “Matthew” has also posted what some may see as a radical opinion about religion. As the Voices of Rockaway Twp. is an organization opposed to the application for the re-development of 140 Green Pond Rd. and we are not a religious organization we do not feel it appropriate to comment on any persons religious beliefs.
Information regarding upcoming meetings will be posted on our website and emails will be sent to those wishing to receive up dates.
We hope that the conversation on this and other boards focuses on relevant issues, the lies end and civil conversation can take place between neighbors.
Originally posted by: Voices of Rockaway Twp. "Dear Friends,
We have been asked to “denounce” the postings of Craig Maier. Craig has posted what some may see as a radical opinion about religion. “Matthew” has also posted what some may see as a radical opinion about religion.
Some may see it as a radical opinion???? What color is the sky on your planet?
As the Voices of Rockaway Twp. is an organization opposed to the application for the re-development of 140 Green Pond Rd. and we are not a religious organization we do not feel it appropriate to comment on any persons religious beliefs.
On human terms however, it would be decent to denounce bigotry...wouldn't it?
It speaks volumes about tED and his ilk that he would pile on honest persons. Score one for the spin miesters, this board is for free speech, something one will never find in our biased newspapers. Mabey it is time to hire a PR firm to defend free speech, democracy and counter the endless lies that seem to spew from every angle.
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