[at-l] Not with a bang [was: Stop Nominee Gale Norton's...]

[cleek@csc.smsu.edu (Billie H. Cleek)]

> I don't think this was aimed at you, individually.
Obviously, it was aimed directly at Kahley.

> 
> I can think of many times that I've reacted on the list with anger and 
> aggression over topics that punched my buttons as effectively as the 
> current environmental politics has pushed yours and others. 
That's because you're intolerant.

>We all know in 
> polite company, one doesn't discuss politics and religion, or tell certain 
> jokes. 
Screw that. Tell me dirty jokes involving Clinton, Bush, and the Pope any
day.

>I regret that Coosa felt others and myself insulted her religion 
> last year, when trying to tone down certain zealotry. We laugh about the 
> three forbidden words, but they are excellent examples of how easy it is to 
> fragment a diverse group with a shared interest.
It's just because people are too politically correct to acknowledge the
validity of opposing, inflammatory viewpoints.

> 
> Occasionally, this list is used as a soapbox for a political cause. 
> Sometimes this is appreciated. Sometimes it only appears to troll and 
> inflame. Sometimes even efforts to quell the flames only serves to swell them.
> 
I say throw gasoline on any and all fires.

> The important thing is that we have a shared love for the outdoors, 
> particularly the AT.  We are free thinking individuals with many interests 
> and beliefs. We can share GORP even if we can't share these opinions.
> 
I won't be sharing my GORP with the likes of you.

> Plus, I knew the Unabomber. I met the Unabomber. And you, sir, are no 
> Unabomber. <lying through my teeth about examining the Ted K.>
> 
Liar.

Sarcastically yours,
Cleek