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Re: Activity Report (3 lines of comment)

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From: Wayne McDougall
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 00:00
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Stephen Judd <stephen@waikato.ac.nz> wrote in article
<stephen-ya023580001802971046340001@netserv.waikato.ac.nz>...
> In article <01bc1d13$bd3e6ba0$7aca1bca@wayne>, "Wayne McDougall"
> <system@codeworks.gen.nz> wrote:
> 
> >Stephen Judd <stephen@waikato.ac.nz> wrote in article
> ><stephen-ya023580001802970835490001@netserv.waikato.ac.nz>...
> >
> >> Once you've got on a high horse, it is difficult to dismount with
> >dignity,
> >> Wayne, but I suggest you give it a go.
> >
> >Sir. Would you like to suggest just where I have shown any
> >evidence of being on a high horse.
> >
> 
> Sir, with pleasure, sir.
> 
> In taking action which has not been called for by others; which has been
> objected to by many; continuing to cancel in the face of reasoned
> opposition from a number of otherwise temperate and moderate regulars
(*);
> and justifying your actions by essentially saying "because I can."

I find it a unwarranted to claim that I'm on a high horse, because of words
you put in my mouth.

> >Unlike some others, I have not flown fast and free with
> >unjustified, ad hominem attacks such as labeling
> >people as "fascists". 
> 
> It's not your debating habits I object to Wayne - I think they're kind of
> cute - it's your arrogant assumption of right in the face of a pile of
> evidence. At the least you might pause to consider why you've stirred up
> such public opposition.

I have indeed considered it. I know why. I also know why I have
stirred up support.

> (*) if you can get offside with Brian, you know you've gone way beyond
the pale.

:-)
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From: "Wayne McDougall" <system@codeworks.gen.nz>
Subject: Re: Activity Report (3 lines of comment)
Date: 1997/02/18
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