Dear Laurence,
You certainly grabbed my attention with your closing paragraph!
First with this: "My first inclination would be to delete it."
But then with the seeming 'uncertainty' in this: "When I suppose myself thinking this way, I conclude that I would read the message carefully, study it, make some changes, and send it on. I also conclude that then I would stand up and do what I can."
So how about this gentle -- but very serious and like-minded -- prompting:
Dear Laurence,
I found an interesting message in your nice essay; it starts exactly like this:
"What I have to say is unusual, and it may appear even strange. I ask, however, that you please take a little time to consider these thoughts. ..."
Please read the message carefully, study it, maybe make some changes, and post it here; with conclusions about what you'll stand up for and what you will do.
I, for one, look forward to your thoughtful response.
For then we might all study it carefully --- and, who knows, we might all adopt it --- and we might all pass it on.
With best regards; Gordon