Here's what I sent the XW today:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>With Jesse Jackson's family secret out, I thought I'd let you know a secret I've kept from you for no more than a day or two.<P>You like to hear things first from me. So, I'll tell you that in the absence of a reply from you on the <perpetrator> incident, I posted an anonymous letter to <recipient> which <recipient> should receive today. The letter does *not* identify you; although it must identify <perpetrator> in order for <recipient> to know who to be on guard about. It just says that the writer has received information that some years ago <perpetrator> did a couple of specified things (well known to you), and that the information is being given to <recipient> for the sake of <recipient>'s <potential victims> and that <recipient> should do what <recipient> needs to do without disturbing the privacy of <perpetrator>'s family or the person to whom the incident happened. You have at least some degree of deniability, and I expect with this forewarning that you will be able to maintain it successfully.<P>It really doesn't matter what <recipient> believes--just being on notice should keep the <potential victims> out of trouble.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I expected to get flamed by her when I first requested her to out this herself. Now I *really* expect to get flamed. If not sued, etc. Oh well...<BR><p>[This message has been edited by Sisyphus (edited January 18, 2001).]

Sisyphus,<P>it's a hard thing that you have done, but if it concerns what we all think it concerns, you have done the right thing.<BR>This must be stopped, and obviously should have been stopped many years ago.<BR>Good on YOU for having the strength and courage to do this.<BR>If she does flame you, or sue you, we're here for you. And surely she wouldn't sue, as that would bring it all out in the open. Seemingly the last thing she wants.<P>Have a nice afternoon<P>thinking of you<P>Jo

Sisyphus, I was wondering if you could please read my response to your post on my, REJECTED's, posting. I was kind of hurt and wonder if I'm being overly sensitive!

Sisyphus,<P>You are doing a very good job. This is particularly difficult to deal with, and you need to keep in mind the potential victims that you might be saving. Keep them on the tip of your mind all the time.<P>I agree with bonnet that she will probably be mighty pissed and flame you like a dragon. But remember what I told you on the other thread--expect that. People will do almost anything (literally) to keep the secret, and once it's out, they'll attack to keep it. If you do get attacked, you knew it was coming. If you don't, lucky for you. However, chances are very slim that she'll sue, because then it would all be drug out in public and you would have the chance to defend yourself and present your case. No--their goal, if anything, will be denial, coverup, and putting the attention and blame and raging against YOUR faults. Just be ready for that.<P>Your note to her is excellent. Not blaming or confusing issues, just stating the facts. So no matter what happens, keep telling yourself you SAVED those potential victims and you did the right thing. If it gets drowned out from the flames, come here, and we will tell you.<P>{{{{{Sisyphus}}}}}<P>CJ<P>------------------<BR>Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.