ira,
what you deem unjust is your opinion. opinions such as yours is what has
always promoted censorship. be ever mindful of the first amendment. if you
enjoy the list, be tolerant of everyone else and don't try to mould us to see
life through your eyes.
cheers,
jerry wall
ps. it's probably the constant rain that has left you feeling dismal. send the
rain to Tx -- we're parched, however, our sense of humor is still intact.
i wrote:
>
> Martin Niemoller
> In Germany they came first for the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I
> wasn't a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up
>because I
> wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up
> because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I
>didn't
> speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time
>no
> one was left to speak up.
>
> My family went to the gas chambers. Nothin PC (what ever that is) about my
> feelings. Telling racial jokes is wrong!
> I will always speak up! as that is my nature.
> I don't see how being considerate of others is PC
> This a list for information about my lifelong passion, I have had my car for
>30
> years. I subscribe to learn and to share what I know. Most of us can tell
>jokes
> that are clean of racial crap.
> Yes I know I can delete, but I do want to read the jokes, for they usually
>make
> me laugh.
>
> Its a big world, and this list travels to most of it. All should be welcome
> without fear of being insulted by "well Meaning" folks who are unwilling to
>see
> that the world has changed and one must be mindful of what we say.
> I appreciate those who took the time to send words of support. I was feeling
> pretty alone.
> Speak up when something is unjust, you'll feel better.
> Ira Erbs
> Oregon
> 48 of 52 days and still raining
>
>
>
>
>
> Obviously leaving is a choice... shame thou... simply results in less
><br>overall
> banter...<br><br>This is simply a case of turning the other cheek and being
>the
> bigger man...<br><br>Learn how to use a delete button and move on... it's
>about
> that easy... I <br>doubt anyone really wants to loose your input.
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