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I would like to propose that the e-mailing list witchhunt@mit.edu be made 
available via usenet as bit.listserv.witchhunt  .
The list owner is Dr. Jonathan Harris (of MIT) who has expressed his 
approval to making this list available on usenet.  I will post an 
announcement to the list and invite readers to post their comments here 
(on bit.admin) or there (on witchhunt@mit.edu).  

Below is an ad describing the list.  We will need a short (45 character 
maximum) description of the list for usenet.  Suggestions are welcome.  

rev: 8-15-94
This announces a discussion group/mailing list called "witchhunt".  The
purpose of this mailing list is a free an open discussion of the question
"Have the efforts to prevent child sexual abuse created a witchhunt?"
Although the title of the mailing list indicates my personal view (bias)
on a portion of this issue, all viewpoints are welcome. 

Issues related to this question include:
	Mass abuse in nursery schools (eg. McMartin preschool, Little 
             Rascals, Fells Acre cases).
	How accurate are repressed memories? Or do they exist at all?
        Are defendents in these cases treated fairly?
        Are the allegations themselves true or false?
        Is there a "reverse witchhunt" out to destroy legitimate efforts of 
             child abuse prevention and treatment?
        What is the scientific basis for verifying/falsifying and allegation?
        What has happened in a given case. Most cases aren't well followed in 
             the national press.
       Thus contributions to the list can fill in the blanks from the 
             local media sources.
        What legislation is being considered or court rulings  being handed down
             and what are the implications?

 
Instructions:
      To post: mail your posting to witchhunt@mit.edu
      *To subscribe: mail a message "subscribe witchhunt" to harris@mit.edu
	or witchhunt-request@mit.edu
      PLEASE DO NOT mail subscribe/unsubscribe messages to witchhunt@mit.edu.
      More complete information will be sent when you are added to the list.
 
      Changes to the list take about 24 hours after I initiate them to become 
           effective.


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