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Subject: RE:turning off the faucet
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Date: Tue, 17-Jul-84 12:53:30 EDT
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> "I was defending flesh and blood people,
> most of whom don't deserve Trish's hostility." Alan.

Oh, but it was okay in the vice versa sense??? Even if you weren't personally
guilty, you certainly weren't agreeing with me. No one has the power to 
judge who deserves hostility and who doesnt. I am getting very
confused with the countless articles and who has been saying what.

> "Accuracy aside, her comments were very hostile.  That's not my opinion
> of putting it very well. Trish's hostility is not productive.  
> It will *never* help the situation." Alan.
 
Oh, but the responses she received were put well, productive, non-hostile,
and helpful to the situation??? I dont want to seem like I'm putting words in
your mouth, but I can't help but see a double standard here. I have only seen
you denounce Trish so far. 
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I would like to take this time to express I few opinions which I havent given
yet. First, I didn't find Trish's statements offensive to me. I did not feel
attacked by them. I would not be bothered if her words are left as is.
But in the same sense, since there are people who were offended by them, 
I will support them in their claim to have Trish tone them done. Trish
could easily express her feelings using less forceful words in deference to
those people. But she does at all times have the right to express those
feelings even if they are negative towards a particular group/subject.
And anyone who cares enough can make the effort to discuss them with her.
But the final choice or decision is still hers. We cannot force what
one person thinks is right upon another. And we do not have the right
to say another person's opinions are wrong. Let alone in the harsh way it
was done. 
  
Robert