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echo: guns
to: GUY PUTNAM
from: EARNEST PADGETTE
date: 1996-08-09 15:43:00
subject: Re: nra

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GP> EP> Calling people names and casting dispersions on
GP> EP> their motives doesn't add to the strength of your argument.
GP>I haven't been calling people names.  I've correctly identified some as
GP>being anti-gun, because they always vote anti-gun, which makes them anti-
GP>gunners.  It should be rather obvious that this isn't the same thing as
GP>calling someone a "bastard" or "son of a bitch."  "Anti-gun" simply means
GP>that they stand against the 2nd Amend by voting for politicans that stand
GP>against the 2nd Amend.  AG is a term that defines someone's political
GP>stand.  Didn't they teach you this at NRA?
        No, but I have learned we have our share of zealots as well. EP
GP> EP> I don't mind the discussions, and I don't want you to shut up. I
GP> EP> just prefer to discuss things in a more gentlemanly manner.
GP>You mean by "gentlemanly manner" that you want my speech to be more
GP>politically correct, more conforming to the Fascist Hegelian dialectic
GP>process?  IOW, you want me to lie?  If speaking the facts makes one seem
GP>"alarmist," don't you think its time we all get alarmed?
        "Fascist Hegelian dialectic process"???? Do yourself a favor.
        Read a second book. Ernie P.
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