Ross Cassell -> Mimi Gallandt wrote:
 RC> Hello Mimi!

 RC> 10 Jan 09 19:23, you wrote to John Massey:

 JM>>> Can anyone tell me why PEBO will have to give up his blackberry
 JM>>> when he becomes  PBO?

 MG>> My guess would be for security's sake, but I could be wrong. :)

 RC> For the same reason Bush did..

 RC> Any email he writes while he holds office, would be subjected to public
 RC> scrutiny.

If I understand the functions of a Blackberry it can also be used as a cell
phone and there isn't (to my knowledge) any way to securely talk on a phone
whose waves go through the air instead of through a wire. I see that as a
most insecure situation, but I see your point as well. :)

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