[Leica] So long, LUG Pals

[Howard L Ritter Jr]

I agree, Tina.

For many, photography is an art form or a pastime. But like any art form, painting, sculpture, fiction, playwriting, acting, directing, it has always been, always will be, a means of representing various truths to those unaware of them. The truths conveyed by photographing the world may be about beauty or about science, but they are also about the state of the world, as you so often show us.

The LUG should be a home for photography that does any and all of the above, and for any (respectful) discussions that that photography stimulates.

—howard

> On Oct 18, 2019, at 8:54 AM, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> It's always surprising to me that anyone thinks Leica cameras are not
> political tools.  Leicas have always been used to take photos with a
> political purpose.
> 
> I use my Leica cameras to make a difference in the world.  Right now, I'm
> posting photos of Syrian children living in the towns that are being bombed
> by Turkey.  I do that to raise awareness and funds for the schools that the
> children attend.
> 
> I will always use my Leicas for political purposes and the day that they
> aren't will be dark indeed.
> 
> Tina
> 
> On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 1:27 AM Greg Rubenstein via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Haven’t been active much lately anyway.
>> 
>> Look forward to returning to The LUG when the focus returns to Leica
>> photography, and provides a haven from the ubiquitous roar of political
>> static.
>> 
>> People here are the primary reason I’ve prized Our LUG Community. The lack
>> of political discourse was a huge, relaxing plus of being part of thIs
>> online village.
>> 
>> I care about issues, stay aware, offer opinions, and act, as friends know.
>> This simply ain’t the forum in which I care to discuss or read about such
>> things.
>> 
>> Alas.
>> 
>> Shall stay in touch with Friends via the variety of other media we use. We
>> may even discuss politics one on one or among ourselves. Am certain someone
>> will tell me when it’s safe to return here.
>> 
>> Many thanks, All, for years of enjoyment, help, education, chat and
>> friendship.
>> 
>> Everyone — and families — be healthy and happy.
>> 
>> Adieu.
>> 
>> Greg
>> 
>> “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.”
>> 
>> — Yogi Berra
>> 
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