Chiropractic Family
From Steve Borman

Dear Sir or Madam:

I consider myself very fortunate to be a member of the chiropractic family. It is an exciting time not only for the profession, but also for the public as the awareness of chiropractic and its innumerable benefits is raised to a higher level of consciousness. Toward that end, I am very grateful for the work you and your associates do on the behalf of all of us associated with this health care field. As such, I am a member of each of the major chiropractic organizations and I intend to continue as such.

My concern is that both myself and the profession are not being accurately represented. To my sorrow and acute disappointment, quite often I open a publication and find words from one chiropractor or one organization speaking against the actions of another, often spoken in the guise of 'righteous indignation.' Such comments always say more about the speaker than the subject. To continue to as such is counter productive; a house divided against itself cannot stand. If the intentions are pure, no accusation can stand against it. Truth can be slandered, but it will always remain, as the water that breaks on the rock. The chiropractic profession itself is proof of this principle.

From you, I request and expect a higher level of behavior. I don't want even a single penny of the money of my dues used against another member of my chiropractic family. Every ounce of energy expended in an effort in lateral movement, or worse, regressive movement, is energy that cannot be used in forward movement. Even if a wrong is committed, it is better for both the individual, and in this case, our profession, simply to ignore, or even better forgive the negative and focus on the positive. We must each choose to lead by example as individuals, remembering, control is given as the individual or the profession allows; it cannot be taken. Let us spend our time, our money, our energy on the focus of forward progression.

It is time for justifications and rationalizations to end. It is fruitless to congratulate ourselves in the thought that 'things are better.' The reality remains that in each moment, and in each action we choose how to be. I repeat: we must each choose to lead by example as individuals, in both word and deed. Let us be brethren, each member of the family working in their own capacity, but unified in care for each other.

By no means, do I advocate that all groups should be together in title, each serves a function of representation for different practice mentalities and each chooses different avenues to provide that representation. But while the organizations are separate, the intent should always be for the greater good. Represent me and the profession: choose to do good and the effects will flood throughout the profession and by extension into the public where we are needed daily.

Thank you,

Steve Borman
A student at Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas