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From: tom.jennings@f111.n125.z1.FIDONET.ORG (tom jennings)
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Subject: Caller ID? Hardly
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Date: 15 Apr 91 08:43:29 GMT
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OK, this is against etiquette re: verbosity, but I think I can sum up the issue at hand:
 

OK, enough hypothetical cases. First I'll give you some data, then you get
to make a Hard Decision. Be honest now.
 
I am 35 years old. Male, white, etc. My boyfriend just turned 20. I publish
a gay/punk zine called HOMOCORE. Lots of kids 'n' not so kids read it,
write to it and such. Maybe your kids. I find most gay activism too
complacent and willing to assimilate into the mess we call society. I'm
skilled programmer/designer (author/architect of FidoNet & other things). I
have other skills greater than that. I am a gun owner, and an NRA-certified
firearm instructor. I converted my car to propane. I had a SECRET security
clearance once. I attend protests, such as when the catholic pope was in
San Francisco. I have wierd haircuts and a leather jacket. I have actually
read the Constitution. I have never been arrested in my life. I personally
favor certain substances, such as LSD, and dislike others, such as cocaine.
I am outspoken and extremely honest at all times.

OK now, the question (OK it's two) -- (a) If I was accused of some crime,
would you emotionally, non-intellectually feel a gut satisfaction in this?
(b) Would you personally speak up in my defense if you knew I was innocent?

To be continued.


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