keebler@cmu-cs-gandalf.ARPA (keebler) (04/07/85)
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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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Keebler { hua@cmu-cs-gandalf.arpa }ward@hao.UUCP (Mike Ward) (04/08/85)
[] If you really want a knee-slapper, how bout making a similar comment about the president of the usofa while in the hearing of a cop....or a comment about blowing up airplanes while you're in an airport. Some comments are just not funny in any public context. As for a double standard, read Lief's comments about Arndt. It's nice to be proud of those who are on your side.