[ham] Re: [Rhodes22-list] Politics on the list. my .01

[FredkLange at aol.com]

Steve & Rik,

Smile or no smile, when you poke fun at someone's fundamental being or 
fundamental beliefs, it is insulting.  If we've learned anything from Columbine or 
9/11, it should be that.

Yes, I do sail.  And I sail my R22 somewhat better and have improved my boat 
by subscribing to this list.  I've also commented on a number of topics you 
have apparently missed, including:
- keeping the anchor locker dry using the cowl vent
- installing anchor rode chocks
- installing a compression post
- installing a VHF radio in the electric box
- tiller tamer
- upgrading the traveler cleats
- sailing to windward
- keeping suction on the cockpit drain
- keeping hull freeboard shiny
- lowering the IMF mast with deck crane safely
- retrofitting the upper furler bushing
- keeping furling line on the drum
- and most importantly, not storing gas in the lazzerette.

MJM,

As one consultant/whore to another, I am impressed with your largesse.  What 
I don't understand is how you can be so proud and loyal to what I think we can 
agree is a first class boat, yet you don't want to observe the same standard 
on the list about the boat.  Having this list classified as "inappropriate 
content" is a discredit to the Rhodes 22.

If we are now at 190 members, then assuming only a few desertions, half the 
members never got a chance to vote on the charter.  I know at least 10 members 
who would like to improve it.  In most states, it takes much less than 5% of 
the voters to put an issue on the ballot.  So, how about it?

Sorry about the misspelling comment, it was meant to lighten things up.  I 
didn't realize it was so "fundamental" for you.  But now you know how it 
feels--a joke to me is a "cheap shot" to you.

Fred

In a message dated 12/4/03 9:12:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
rhodes2282 at yahoo.com writes:

> Yeah, I know Mark; may have went a little far below
> but if he going to refer to me; his point need to be
> right.  I haven't disparaged anyone.  That why we use
> the :-) when were joking.  Keep everything freindly!
> Steve