Just thought I'd share the email. Don't know how many people joined the group when the BA shared it on his blog. There was a lot of blog banter about this and that language in their mission statement.
Sometimes the wording and subtleties of the mission are clues that you don't want to join a group. There was a big fuss about the Brights on a similar note.
Personally, I looked at the overall goals rather than worrying about how these particular groups worded their messages. They have the right idea whether they wrote their statements with political correctness.
Anyway, here's the message.
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Dear Friend,
You won’t want to miss two of SEA’s top scientists appearing on the influential programs The Colbert Report and Talk of the Nation. The diversity in these two programs proves there is something in SEA for everyone.
On-Air with the Colbert Report
Thursday, October 19th
Tonight Dr. Peter Agre, 2003’s Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, will be talking about SEA with “Mega American” Steven Colbert on Comedy Central.
This is an amazing opportunity for SEA to reach The Colbert Report’s influential audience of progressive bloggers and online activists.
Talk on Talk of the Nation
Friday, October 20th
Tomorrow, Dr. Susan Wood is Talk of the Nation’s guest for the entire hour on NPR. Dr. Wood resigned from the Food and Drug Administration on principle over the continued delay of approval of Plan B by the FDA.
Please call Talk of the Nation tomorrow at (800) 989-8255 with questions and comments for Dr. Wood.
Reach Voters at the Ballot Box
Tuesday, November 7th
As someone who understands what is at risk when elected officials misuse science and technology, you know what is at stake this November.
Please take a moment today and make a contribution to SEA. Your support will help elect candidates with the qualifications necessary to lead America forward on issues ranging from climate change to stem cell research and to clean and affordable energy.
Please consider a donation of $1,000, $500 or $100. Your support will ensure our issues are at the forefront of the American debate in 2006 and beyond. You will also enable SEA to directly reach voters in districts with competitive elections, and influence election outcomes in favor of scientific, technological and medical progress for America.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Mike Brown
Executive Director
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I debated about leaving in the solicitation. It is a standard message in emails like this so keep in mind the message is really the program alerts. I'll delete the solicitation if anyone cares.