CompuServe Messages

Mister Timothy P. Trompeter: No, I am not a jerk or, at least, I hope not. Many of my instructors have specifically asked for me to sign up for their classes simply because I do keep abreast of current political debate. If I were a "jerk", I do not think this would be the case, as I am sure any teacher would agree. Your reply to Don definitely fell into the categories of (1) "put up or shut up", and (2) political correctness. I find that latter category more distressing than the former. You assert that Don is not entitled to an opinion since he is a sysop. Something is wrong with this picture. The first category, I do not find distressing at all. As I stated in my previous reply to you, if you wish to discuss the characteristics of garbage decay, I would be more than willing. On many parts of this topic, you are quite correct, although I do disagree on some specifics. You seem to feel that only members, not sysops, are entitled to have an opinion, and furthermore, that these opinions must follow your doctrine of "fairness". I do not buy this logic. It is sad enough that I have to encounter this logic on campus, let alone here. Don is just as entitled to his opinions as you, or anyone else, is. I don't necessarily agree with these opinions, but that is what "Ramblings" is all about. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. I have, on occasion, in this thread, challanged others on a statistical basis. I _do_ have the background to back up my assertions and if you insist, I can provide citations. Can you? At least Don is willing to mention his sources. Brian Bartlett