Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] RE: Apology
From: Jeffery Smith <jsmith@dcc.edu>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:11:25 -0500
References: <5.1.1.6.2.20030715085633.04c51ac8@mail.brick.org>

Free speech is one thing, but "Jap" is inflammatory.

At 01:23 PM 7/15/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> > Ah, the LUGzoo.
> >
> > One person using the freedom of speech to voice an opinion.
> >
> > The hall monitors using the freedom of speech to attack that person.
> >
> > All under the Leica Users Group facade.
> >
> > Where else can we find such fine dialog?
> >
> > ...Nowhere else!
> >
> > JB
> >
>
>....yes, "nowhere else."  I agree with this comment which is actually a
>comment on life in the US than life on the LUG. Or life on the LUG is a
>microcosm of the US.
>
>As far as Don's comments, I defend his right to say these things. And I have
>spent personal time with Don (Leica Cape Cod workshop for 3 days) and Don is
>no racist. He is one of the nicest, gentlest, thoughtful guys I know. Let's
>face it the World is a very nasty place, and, I find nothing wrong with
>having a long memory about things that been done to hurt you, or your
>family, or country. Just MHO.
>
>sl
>
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Replies: Reply from "Eve Girard" <evegir@reachone.com> (Re: [Leica] RE: Apology)
In reply to: Message from JCB <jcb@visualimpressions.com> ([Leica] RE: Apology)