Thought ya'll might want to see this. I know, I'm not the sweetest flower in the garden, but I don't claim to be sweet.

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008
To: Haman, Ansley
Subject: Message via the Web site

"Your "article" implying a direct connection between MS and mental
illness was not only some of the worst writing I've ever seen, but
entirely irresponsible and grossly inaccurate.

Get more education or go make the fries at MacDonald's. Journalists
have a much higher responsibility.

I have MS and am deeply offended and infuriated by your utter nonsense."



----Writer's Reply-----

"Thanks for responding to the story. I worked hard not to imply that M.S.
caused the mental illness. I told the family's story, and that story is
that years after Greg was diagnosed he began Betaseron. Immediately
thereafter, he began experiencing these episodes.

I appreciate your response, and I hate that you felt offended. However,
I took great care to not make broader generalizations about mental
health or M.S. But each person's case is different, and I attempted to
stay true to Greg's story.

We welcome you to tell your story as well."

Thanks,
Ansley

Ansley Haman
Reporter
(865)342-6341
Knoxville News Sentinel
2332 News Sentinel Drive
Knoxville, TN, 37921
knoxnews.com