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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 11:32
PM
Subject: Re: [DXR] An Open Letter to
NJDXA
I'm going to go out on a limb here. Lets start with things I'm sure
we all agree with......
The post upset me, appalled me, angered me.
The comment about Bush was personal and inappropriate.
BUT -- let's remember some things.
The people on this list come from many, many countries -- not all of
which think the USA is a wonderful country.
Rags or whatever his name is, tried to point out that people in other
countries may see the US in an entirely different way, and may have reasonable
reasons for feeling the way they do.
Even if we disagree with him (which I most certainly do), he has a right
to say what he feels. If you take the time to re-read what he wrote and
take away his rudeness..............there are some points he makes that are
worth thinking about.
Lastly, why kick him off the list just because he has a different point
of view? Are we so afraid of his thoughts that we must banish him?
Did anything he said change who we are as Americans?? Threaten our self
esteem ??
One of the things that makes this country what it is -- is the ability to
tolerate different points of view. To allow diversity of thought.
Let's practice what we preach. While I disagree strongly on many of his
points, some were valid. I will chastise him severely for the way his
message was delivered......but I feel I must defend his right to say what he
felt. This list DOES NOT have a membership requirement that says "I
shall love the US and never say a word against it".
Now lets forget Rags...........and move on. Lets continue to share
our hobby, and for many of us.........get on with re-building the losses we've
suffered this past week.
73 from....
Bob Otto
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cincinnati, Ohio
Friday
09/14/2001
7:18:42 PM
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There is a very fine line between
"HOBBY" and "MENTAL ILLNESS"
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When trouble arises and things look really
bad,
there is always one individual who perceives
a
solution and is willing to take
command.
Very often this person is crazy!
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