Desertion Under Fire

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Sat, 22 Feb 1997 19:20:43 -0600
> From:          "Charles K. Ball" <ckball@mail.utexas.edu>
> Subject:       Desertion Under Fire
> To:            JIMRPT@aol.com
> Cc:            pianotech@byu.edu
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu

List,

I seriously doubt that a survivor of the 1996 PTG-L wars would
be retreating from little more than a BIC attack.  Come on
folks, get ahold of yourselves.

ilvey, RPT
Pacifica, CA




> Dear Jim,
>
> At the possible risk of committing yet another faux pas, I am sending a
> copy of this plea to the list.  The reason is that you have been such an
> important member of our group for some time that your threatened departure
> cannot pass without comment and remonstration.
>
> In short, speaking, of course, for myself, I am appealing to you to
> reconsider your decision to unsubscribe.  With your military background, I
> expect you to show more courage than this under fire.
>
> I can tell you that I have been the recipient of many vile and despicable
> attacks upon my person and character....some of which are not even true!!
> Yet, I have persevered.
>
> Seriously, the person who questioned the propriety of your previous post
> was speaking only for himself, as you have seen.  I, for one, greatly value
> your contributions to the list, and will really miss your wisdom and wit,
> should you persist in this decision.
>
> Most sincerely,
>
> Charles
>
>
> Charles Ball
> The School of Music
> The University of Texas at Austin
> ckball@mail.utexas.edu
>
>
>
>
ilvey, RPT
Pacifica, CA