schmidt@ics.uci.edu (Doug Schmidt) (06/07/89)
Last friday evening, I posted a message comparing the love of software freedom by FSF proponents to the love of political and economic freedom expressed by student protestors in China. Regrettably, my posting occurred just shortly before the tragic and intolerable massacre of Beijing citizens on Saturday. I am as shocked and indignant at this wanton display of brutality and repression as everyone else. Clearly, the loss of thousands of innocent lives eclipses our current struggle against ``look and feel'' litigation, although striving for all types of freedom remains paramount. Had I been aware of the impending slaughter in Tinanmen Square I would not have chosen that particular metaphor. I am deeply sorry for the unfortunate timing of my original posting. Like all freedom loving citizens throughout the world, I pray for a just and speedy end to the violence in China. Doug -- Any man's death diminishes me, | schmidt@ics.uci.edu (ARPA) Because I am involved in Mankind; | office: (714) 856-4043 And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee -- John Donne