August 15, 2002
To Whom It Concerns
I would like to introduce myself and family to y ou, so that you will understand that Robert (Bob) Barefoot
would never make a mockery out of what African Americans Stand for. Bob is one of those people that does not
see the color of people, but sees their heart.
I was appalled to hear that there was lawsuit against him because of the statement he made that stated, "he
had a dream of a disease free society".
Martin Luther King wasn't the only one who had a dream. We all have dreams that could be a benefit that could
save the world, but we don't produce a machine, a pill a cure or wonder drug to fulfill our dreams.
When Bob said, "he had a dream", he worked to make that dream a reality in researching and promoting a product
that could do what his dream said.
We are African Americans and we know Bob very well. Our families communicate and have a great awareness and
respect for each other's culture. We can assure you [that] he did not and would not attempt to smear the name
of one of the greatest men that ever lived or his concepts of freedom by using those great words that made all
men look at each other in a different way.
Bob thought the use of the words brought honor to Dr. King, for we are sure if Dr. King (rest his soul) was
alive, he too would campaign for a disease free society.
We would ask that you consider Robert Barefoot a friend to mankind and not a hypocrite or a racist.
We would also join Bob in apologizing to anyone who misunderstood what he said.
Sincerely,
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William Tate
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