-=> On 09-18-06 20:53 WAYNE CHIRNSIDE wrote to JIM HOLSONBACK <=-

 WC> Ok now that I've actually dwelled on it for time I do actually
 WC> recall running a few errants for free post injury.

 WC> Greq Beard dying from AIDS.
 WC> I got kerosene for him for his space heater for two years
 WC> after he became largely bedridden.

Good.

 WC> Prior to that I fixed Gregs van for him
 WC> a number of times either for free or parts cost
 WC> depending if they were required.

Good.

 WC> Oh yeah, and built an DC adapter for him to run his boom box in the
 WC> van for free.
 WC> I had the parts on hand.

Again, Good.
All those things were good things to do, Wayne.  No right-thinking
person would criticize someone for doing such things.  Those here who
have criticized you since you wrote about these acts are angry with you
for other things you have done, not for having done the above acts.

Note that no antisocial chest-thumping "I am/was a dominant alpha male"
bullshit is involved in acts like these.  No personality-driven need to
try and establish yourself as being bigger, stronger, smarter, more
logical, more aggressive, badass biker-meaner, etc. than anyone else.

- - -  JimH.

... The best armor is to keep out of range.
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