December 8th, 2007

Loralie Lawson, a psychologist in New Hampshire, becomes the latest to
resign from the American Psychological Associatio. Here is her letter of
resignation:

  Loralie Lawson, PhD
  (address)
  Nashua, New Hampshire 03060

   December 5, 2007

  Norman B. Anderson, PhD, CEO
  American Psychological Association
  750 First Street
  Washington, DC 20002-4242
  Dear Dr. Anderson:

  We met once and spoke briefly. I recall you telling me that you were
traveling to meet as many psychologists as you could, to see what they were
thinking and what they needed from the APA. I feel I must say this to you
now.

  I knew I was going to become a psychologist, no matter what it took, when
I was 17 years old. At the time, and nearly to this day, I had a shining
vision of what a psychologist was. What evolved, in part, was that I
believed psychologists were dedicated to helping people, enhancing their
lives. I believed they protected victims and helped them heal. And the
dictum "First, do no harm" was part of the bedrock underlying all that I
believed of psychologists. This was what I needed to do with my life, what I
needed to be.

  I was a student member for years and a full member of the APA starting in
1992. I was so proud to be a part of this organization! I had the APA plaque
on my wall, displayed with as much pride and dignity as I display my
diplomas. Being a member of the APA was a large part of my professional
identity, a part of how I fulfilled the dream and conviction I had at 17.

  The American Psychological Association took a vote last August responding
to the issue of detainees, interrogations, torture, and violations of human
rights. A firm and definitive resolution was rejected, a compromise was
made.

  This compromise resolution, especially what it does not say, tarnishes the
vision I hold of the profession of psychology and psychologists. I have been
thinking and reading about this since the August vote, looking for any
possible rationale to be able to stay in the APA. I just cannot. I have
taken the APA plaque from my wall-I can not be identified with its position
on human rights.

  Therefore it is with a great deal of sadness, a great deal of grief, and
feelings of great personal loss that I must resign from the American
Psychological Association.

  Sincerely,

  Loralie Lawson, PhD
  Psychologist

  cc:
  Sharon Stephens Brehm, President, APA
  Alan Kazdin, President-elect, APA

  Division 42 Council Representatives:
  Jean Carter
  Alan Entin
  Ronald Fox
  Beverly Greene
  Bonnie Markham
  Robert Resnick
  Karen Zager

  Sandra Rose, NH Council Representative

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