Message from Wendy Welch (re: BW RRHOF induction)

[michelej1]

First I would say that I would think that it's in the hands of the RRHOF more than the band. So, unless we knew more about how the band possibly influenced the RRHOF or made the decision in its place, I don't know what to think.

Secondly, I'd have to agree with what MacShadowsBall said. No, it's not fair. Bob deserved to be included and no petty resentments should have kept him out. It should not have happened. But I understand why Christine was angry and I understand that her bandmates supported her. If she was responsible for him being excluded, she was wrong. BUT I understand them deciding to be wrong with her. I want the 5 of them to have solidarity, in the end. Right or wrong. It would have been nice if they'd tried to change her mind and reason with her. But for any one of them to say, "Sorry, if you feel that way, then we're going to do what's just and you'll just have to stay home, because we're insisting that Bob be included," would have been unthinkable. I'd rather have them all be immoral together than to even think of not standing with her, if she didn't back down.

Obviously, Wendy I understand why you're fighting to right a wrong. Anyone would in your place.

Michele