[AT] Re: AT Digest, Vol 21, Issue 20

[Carl Tatlock]

Spencer Yost wrote:

>I don't endorse Troy's request, but he has been a long time subscriber and
>a help over the years to other subscribers and deserves a bit of respect.
>If you disagree with him, fine.  Just keep the replies intellectually
>honest and morally upright.  Snide comments are not required.  A simple -
>"Hey Troy, I am concerned that the balance between personal gain and public
>preservation is skewed a little too heavily towards personal gain in this
>case.  Could you give us more information that would refute this?"  - would
>have sufficed.
>
>As usuaI , I mention this because I refuse to let this list reflect the
>lack of respect and rhetorical terpitudes that permeate public discussion
>these days.  These very sins of conversation have run off dozens of long
>time members, which lessens us all and we don't need to lose another.
>
>
>Spencer Yost
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Thank you Spencer--   for your very well expressed comments.  My 
thoughts exactly, and I'm sure the vast majority of us agree.     Carl 
Tatlock in Vermont