5/31/03

Hi Reggie,
Thanks again for your detailed response to my last email. I respectfully remain in disagreement with your analysis, some of your presumptions and "facts." I won't take your time to nitpick. The bottom line is that the Urban League has the community's best interest in mind at all times. Because this is a private business transaction, it does not make it wrongful transaction. Further, the negotiations started well before the study committee was convened. We reasonably relied on the SLMA's ability to enter into this transaction. Hence, we are prepared to proceed with our plans; which, irrespective of you and a relatively small group of vocal others, is in the best interest of the Community and the Urban League. This allows me to move to my last point. Your comments give the impression that your view and others who are against the sale is the prevailing view. I would argue that this is not necessarily the case. I have received countless telephone calls and approaches from people from all walks of life, particularly within this community supporting the Urban Leagues plans.Out numbering 2-1 of those who were organized to contact me. We choose not to mobilize the proponents, because we don't think it is a public issue.....yes, perhaps a public concern........ but there is a big difference!
Have a nice weekend,
Regards,
Henry