Tom,

I'm neither supporter of the present system nor marxist, but you may be
right, too.

And I, too, intended to keep silent on (political issues, anyway)....
wait... was Dante a Ghibelline or a Guelf? And Cavalcanti?...

but couldn't withhold my rapid-typing paw.

Dirk

Tom White wrote:

>Dear All:
>I see I have triggered some unhappiness with my post that implied support
>for anti-govt. libertarian ideas. I had been staying off the list to save
>breath and energy, and have to return to my silent-mouse trip forthwith, but
>in all fairness to my critics let me quote Mencken to his critics (not that
>I would elevate myself to his status): 'Dear Sir (or Madam): You may be
>right." And one last word: If you like what we've got going now, by all
>means hang in there with the "supporters of the present system." It's a
>great deal healthier than any other posture. Tom (silent) White
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