Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/29

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Subject: [Leica] Re: A sad Press story in the UK again
From: getrichkwik@webtv.net (ED Cherney)
Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 18:26:35 -0400 (EDT)

JIM BRICK wrote...
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In reality, this is the "norm" for the "low level" British press and the
Royalty lovers/watchers/haters. My wife is English (Bradford) and, as
she says, everyone knows that a large segment of the British "public"
has a lust for this kind of thing. Whether it's sucking on Fergie's toes
or showing a naked (almost Royal) breast, it is all in the "Royalty
watching" game. So Sophie Rhys-Jones has begun to pay her entrance dues. 
Having said that, I personally do not agree with the practice. But no
matter what we all think, it isn't going to stop. Remember the rubber
Prince Charles "ears" that were on sale when he and Di wed? 
There is a huge HUGE industry built around British Royalty and
embarrassment. And pictures are the sought after "Crowning" glory. 
Jim
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Hey Jim...
WISH "I" took the photo...
$400,000.US bucks?...hmmm...
Maybe then even I....could afford to buy a LEICA...with a lens,
even!...hah.
ED.