Bruce and Kurt, Congratulations, Bruce, for your well-put apology on behalf of like-minded members of the GHA community. Since I have to concentrate on finishing two books this summer, I plan to go on a "GHA sabbatical", but I will remain in what is known as a "lurking mode", that is, observing the world below from the empyrean heights. Peace, prosperity, and freedom through the interfaith harmony of transcendent and compassionate justice, Bob Crane -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Cook <amplicraft@xxxxxxxxx> To: gha <gha@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sat, May 18, 2013 1:27 pm Subject: [gha] Re: The Open Letter to GHA Everyone, I'd like to apologize for the GHA's inappropriate response to the GHA failure to win the WIHW competition. I was consulted on this matter and suggested that nothing should be said against the competition, basically citing the well-known Serenity Prayer as a comfort. However, in spite of my suggestion, the complaint was sent out and Monica, who properly objected, was targeted with strong words. As President of GHA-USA, I join Kurt Johnson in apologizing to Monica, Nina, and anyone else who felt hurt by the communication. Let's do our best to work together in harmony in the future. Blessings, Bruce Cook President, GHA-USA