mitchell@community-chest.uucp (George Mitchell) (02/27/90)
In article <17811@duke.cs.duke.edu> crm@romeo.UUCP (Charlie Martin) writes:
`In response to at least one question, the reason I continue arguing with
`Dr Fetzer is (1) I've got more dedication to the old business about the
`pursuit of truth than I do sense, and (2) I really do think the issues
`are important and significant.
`
`Now, I'd like to summarize my position briefly (believe it or not):
You were not brief enough! You appear to argue against the editors
of the CACM not any particular issue. I think that to be successful,
you must be prepared to demonstrate that Hoare's position is not worth
replying to and/or there are no sources later than those you cited that
make "Hoare's Folly" their own. If you wish to enter that fray, please
take it up with the ACM.
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