[at-l] Forest Service Blocks E-Mail Comments

[Jim Bullard" <jbullar1@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Bullard)]

----- Original Message -----
From: "William Neal" <nealb@midlandstech.com>
To: "'Jim and/or Ginny Owen'" <spiriteagle99@hotmail.com>; "AT-L List
(E-mail)" <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 7:51 AM
Subject: RE: [at-l] Forest Service Blocks E-Mail Comments


> I agree and disagree.
>
> First, I find I can write a lot more using the computer than by using a
pen
> and paper.  I tend to eaisly get hand cramps when I write for very long,
and
> my handwriting is awful -- particularly if I write for very long.  So
email
> is better.

So use your computer to write a letter, print it, sign it and mail it.
>
> But on the other hand, it is too easy to just sign a protest petition.
> Individual messages should mean something else.  It still takes time to
> write out your own thoughts and feelings.
>
> Also, what is the difference between signing a online petition and signing
> one in person?

Ease of forgery. Anyone can type your name or for that matter hundreds of
names very easily. Handwritten signatures are tougher. Admitedly either can
be faked and neither has any legal force anyway.