"I was surprised to receive a phone call this afternoon from the [regional newspaper] asking me for an interview. The story had been leaked to the press, and someone, without my permission, gave my name as a spokesman.
I felt reluctant to agree to their request for a photo of me at the local shops, but I agreed to meet the journalist at his office to discuss it. I would not have chosen this time to go to the press, but under the circumstances I decided to make sure our voice was included in the story.
He will be submitting a story to his sub-editors and expects the story to be published tomorrow.
Rather than be interviewed and recorded, I asked him to send me his questions, so that I could give a considered response by email. I sent my email to him at 5:50 this evening.
The journalist suggested, and I hope, that this will benefit us in our efforts to get this development nipped in the bud. It will also give all of us the opportunity to write letters to the editor once the story breaks. Sharpen your quills please..."
I have had more emails and phone calls to reply to today. All but one were supportive. There are now 68 people on my mailing list.
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