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<DIV>Dearest List Members:</DIV>
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<DIV>I have the widest possible acceptance for topics both on topic and
off. We are, as it has been pointed out many times, both piano technicians
and human beings. We discuss things in our lives that interest us.
This includes many topics not involving pianos. ok.</DIV>
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<DIV>Two topics that NEVER convince anyone in an argument are politics and
religion. I have never been persuaded in either topic by an
argument. If anyone of you has ever changed your mind in either of these
areas because of an argument, please let me know. I've never seen it
before. </DIV>
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<DIV>The one thing that can be assured when either of these items come up, is an
argument, then a fight, then a war. I am personally a man both of
religious faith, and political persuasion. I'm not embarrassed by the
discussion of either. However, on this list it always degenerates to name
calling, denigration of character, and verbal assault. Some are hurt, no
one is helped. Temperaments might bring on harsh words, but at least they
are on topic.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
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<DIV>dave</DIV></BODY></HTML>
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David M. Porritt
dporritt@mail.smu.edu
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275
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