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From: keebler@cmu-cs-gandalf.ARPA (keebler)
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Subject: To: Lew Mammel (Re: 44 automag)
Message-ID: <258@cmu-cs-gandalf.ARPA>
Date: Sun, 7-Apr-85 03:50:42 EST
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Posted: Sun Apr  7 03:50:42 1985
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Organization: Carnegie-Mellon University, CS/RI
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Lew,

	My, but you certainly know how to set double standards!  Duane
	Gish (or whoever it was) and the gang of creationists are per-
	mitted to use such obscene proclamations, but I am not ... You
	have already dismissed any attempts of mine to remind you that
	the "invective" is quite humorous.  Since the original is sup-
	posed to be humorous (or so I gather from my sources), I think
	any response should be taken at the same level.  Of course, if
	it was meant to be serious, any response should be as sharp as
	the original.  Since the original was nothing less than a full
	scale condemnation based on unsupported assertions, I chose to
	respond in the same manner, keeping in mind that the final in-
	terpretation may be in one of two extreme ways.

	If you seriously think that I would fire a .44 automag at that
	silly character, you are crazy.  I prefer to embarass that SOB
	in public when I get a chance.  (If I kill him, it will proba-
	bly make him a martyr; anyone who claim to represent science &
	tried to force his views by manipulating the legislature ought
	to be exposed in public humiliation.)

	As for you, I hope you know when to take things lightly.  Your
	comments surprised me.  I don't think you really want to waste
	your time, but if you still feel the same way, how about show-
	ing me exactly why my comments to Duane("Fish to Gish") cannot
	possibly be taken lightly.  (I am talking about evidence.  You
	should, like, present some quotes and stuff, y'know.  Write me
	if you still feel that strongly about it.)

	Please ... let's not get a bit carried away while reading some
	obviously unserious comments.  (You mentioned that possibility
	yourself, remember?  Only you conveniently dismissed it.)
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