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From: seals@uncecs.edu (Larry W. Seals)
Newsgroups: comp.org.eff.talk
Subject: Re: Len Rose and problems in Illinois
Message-ID: <1990Nov2.183846.523@uncecs.edu>
Date: 2 Nov 90 18:38:46 GMT
References: <4576@rsiatl.UUCP> <1990Oct31.170242.17893@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> <18667@rpp386.cactus.org>
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Thanks for the email, John!  It livened up what was previously a dull
morning. I always enjoy talk of lawsuits and liability before my
first cup o' joe.

In article <18667@rpp386.cactus.org>, jfh@rpp386.cactus.org (John F. Haugh II) writes:
> I'd also like to remind everyone that speculations as to whether
> or not my alleged article was responsible for Len's firing are
            ^^^^^^^
            ???????

Upon reviewing my previous posts (particularly the first one) I have
noted:

 A. I didn't identify anyone other than Len by name or inference.
 B. I believe my specualtion has been confined to how USENET and 
    Agent Foley came to be involved.
 C. I did not defame Mr. Haugh in any fashion.
 D. I don't believe I have commented on Len's guilt/innocence for 
    any deeds past or present.

After receiving Mr. Haugh's missive this a.m. and thinking about it 
for a few minutes, I posted a retraction but with some reservations.
Now I feel I may have been too hasty. It occurs to me that if we all
have to submit our postings to a review panel (or an attorney) to be
scrutinized for anything that will annoy or cause anguish to anyone
who might ever read and/or post anything then we can stop worrying
about censorship from the government or the takeover of USENET by
big business interest or about anything else!

We'll be self-censoring.

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