At 07:32 PM 3/3/98 -0800, you wrote:
>You have nothing to apolgize for.  I, and i am sure others, too,
>appreciate your contribution to the debate.  Heck, I appreciate Larry's
>contirbution even though I disagree with him.  I do not understand why
>people get upset when a debate occurs...even if there is some name
>calling thrown in now and then.  If you don't like it... don't read it
>... just delete it.  The debate will die of its own accord.  If it seems
>like it goes on too long, that's probably because it is about an
>important topic.

Bravo.  My feelings exactly.  For the record, as list admin, I believe:

   1)  As long as the discussion doesn't become personal, I
       won't intervene.

   2)  Vulgar language isn't necessary, and lower the standard of
       debate.  Please avoid using such language.

Ron

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