But Ben, I have something to say about this since you must have heard a
response by others, by now.  I have heard other members make retractions and
I have done so myself.  I would like to hear one in this case. Sorry this is
not a pmail.  I need to make sure that all recd it.  Thanks.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:02 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> I guess the bottomline is this a grey subject matter. Just as the
> original article brought emotional responses from both sides, albeit
> the larger portion were messages of condolences, it is expectedly
> polarizing some folks on the Vanagon List.
>
> Personally, I do not object to the content even for a Monday. The
> warning is applicable to our daily use of Vanagons and Westies.
> However, it is one of those subjects better posted on a Friday.
>
> It's been posted, responded, and commented by both moderators. Maybe
> it's time we give it a rest -- for now.
>
> As always, the best rule when you think a posting is inappropriate,
> send a note to DavidB or BenT. We aimZ to puleeeze. Or at least will
> find a way to respectfully ask the poster to make some adjustments
> when wanting to post something equally interesting in the future.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> BenT
>
>
> On Jun 21, 2010, at 1:09 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>
> At 03:55 PM 6/21/2010, Jake de Villiers wrote:
>>
>>> That's really nice but this is The Vanagon List, not "Gruesome
>>> Stories from the Road".
>>>
>>
>> Many people carry gear attached to the outside of their Vanagon --
>> awnings, luggage in the Westy rack or on roof racks, tires, high-lift
>> jacks, maybe even those cantilevered racks the fit a hitch
>> receiver.  Personally I think it's not a bad thing to be reminded
>> that improperly secured outside gear presents a hazard to others as
>> well as the vehicle operators (as in the sad case in Canada).
>>
>> Are you perhaps being a trifle oversensitive?
>>
>> Yours,
>> d
>>
>