LETTER FROM WASHINGTON POST TO CHARLES CARREON RE KATHLEEN PARKER IS NOT, AND HAS NEVER BEEN, AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF THE WASHINGTON POST COMPANY

AMERICAN BUDDHA STRIKES ITS OWN BLOW FOR INTERNET FREE SPEECH IN KATHLEEN PARKER DUST-UP (AMERICAN BUDDHA VS. CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON)

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KEVIN HARDY
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EDWARD BENNETT WILLIAMS (1920-1988)
PAUL R. CONNOLLY (1922-1978)

November 7, 2006

BY E-MAIL AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
Charles Carreon, Esq.
Online Media Law PLLC
1131 Barrington Circle
Ashland, OR 97520

Re: American Buddha v. City of Ashland, et al.

Dear Charles:

Per your request at the conclusion of the depositions of the City witnesses held on November 3, 2006, this letter will confirm that Kathleen Parker is not, and has never been, an employee or agent of The Washington Post Company (the "Post Company"). Nor was Ms. Parker authorized by the Post Company to contact the City of Ashland, or anyone else, concerning the American Buddha website.

As we have discussed, in light of those facts, we do not see any basis for a claim against the Post Company. Accordingly, I have attached a stipulation of dismissal of the claims against the Post Company. If it meets with your approval, please sign it and forward it to our local counsel, David Angeli, at the address below. We will see that it is filed.

David H. Angeli
STOEL RIVES LLP
900 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600
Portland, OR 97204-1268

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to call me.

Very truly yours,

Kevin Hardy

Enclosure
cc: David H./ Angeli, Esq.

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