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Dr. Wigand personally reads every email sent to him via this website.
Below are excerpts from some of his most recent emails (names and other personally
identifiable information have been removed for privacy).
You can email Dr. Wigand at:
You are a hero, I wish I could be like you.
Dr. Wigand,
I appreciate the time you took out of your schedule to speak with me about 'blowing the whistle' for my article. Since we have spoken I have been investing more time in doing my research before interviews and have taped your advise, 'If you are going to get an edge on others you have to work harder and longer than anyone else! There is no glory in finishing second.' by my computer. Thanks again for all your help.
Dear Dr. Wigand,
I just watched the film 'The Insider'. I'm amazed about the things
you did for the betterment of us all. You are a true Hero and an
awesome person.
God Bless Dr. Wigand and my sincere thanks for all that you did. You
have a nice day.
Cheers,
Name removed
Pune, India
Dear Mr. Dr. Wigand,
I just have watched the movie 'insider' and only afterwards I have noticed
that this story is based on a true story. Of course I looked for some more
information on the internet and have found your homepage.
I don´t want you to loose time by reading that but I can´t help expressing
my deepest respect for what you did! Thank you so much! Mr. Bergman also did
a very great job. There are not many characters as you both are in this world,
unfortunately!
I wish you all the best and a good health for continuing your work,
Sincerely,
name removed
P.S. When you ever come to Germany, please don´t miss visiting the city of
Erfurt. It is worth it.
Hi,
My family and I (including young boys) just watched
The Insider.
Thank You.
I home school and I've been showing the boys several
anti-smoking documentaries.
My Dad was in the CIA for 25 years including in Vietnam. I am much prouder of my father for his courageous post CIA whistle blowing than for his CIA career. I tell my children why they should be proud of their grandfather.
I believe that your children are proud of you and that they will tell your grand children why they should be proud of your courageousness also.
Thank you.
My wife says that from your web site you seem like a
really nice guy.
Thank you.
Name Removed
Dear Dr. Wigand,
This is sort of roundabout, but I'm working on some ancillary materials for an
Introductory Psychology textbook. One of the features in the instructor's manual is some recommendations for feature films to show in the classroom. For the Health Psychology chapter, I immediately thought of ‘The Insider,’ which I saw....hmmmm, in the theater?
Rented? Doesn't matter! I remembered that I liked the movie because I found the story so compelling, enough to make me recommend it in the present context.
In any event, in the course of researching the details of the film I came across your own website, promptly abandoned my work, and read all that you had to say (I even got 13 out of 20 correct on the tobacco quiz...cold! No studying!). I just wanted to add my thoughts to the many who have preceded me in thanking you; thank you for taking a stand, thank you for being concerned with the public health, thank you for being a responsible scientist, and thank you for demonstrating the power that a single individual can have in changing things for the better.
Name Removed, Austin, Texas
Dr. Wigand:
Thank you for doing 'the right thing' because it was the right thing to do. I only wish you had received all this support and praise when you were in the throws of ridicule and negativity. Thank you for setting a good example for people to follow. I know it took courage.
Name Removed
Hello Dr. Wigand,
I just finished the movie Insider. I know you must have got a lot of
mail mentioning the movie name.
I don’t know ...but rather than immediately getting into bed I got curious to
check you out. I am feeling so nice that I am writing mail to a great person like you. You have done a great job Dr. Wigand. Even after going through all the troubles-Psychological, marital...you have fought hard.
I wish you all the best for all your work you are currently doing.
Hats off to you Dr. Wigand.
Name Removed
Pune, India
Good day.
I'm just watched the ‘Insider’, Mr. Wigand. I never smoke after 6 years old, but I think this battle for Trust and peoples health was absolutely necessary and important. You did a great job. Thank you.
With respect, Name Removed, Ukraine.
I just watched the movie and thought it was fantastic. I know you don't think you are a hero, but if a few more people stood up against big industry who can 'money' people until they go away, then the world would be a much better place.
I think you were and are an extremely brave man, who gave up a great deal because he did what he thought was right. I'm sure you have heard all this before, but I just wanted you to know that there are people all over the world who feel like this.
Thank you for what you did,
Names Removed
Belfast, N Ireland
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