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In article <1992Oct5.082935.7423@news.nd.edu> jmorzins@grumpy.helios.nd.edu (jacob morzinski) writes:
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>From: Kevin Niles Reed <reed@owlnet.rice.edu>
>
>I promise.  I called.  They really are making such a doll.
>PLEASE call and bring these people back to the real world.
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>
>Regarding the message below, I called the number given, and they con-
>firmed that a doll REALLY is being made which says "math class is tough"
>PLEASE, call and register your complaint.  They really do count.
>Ashley Reiter
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>
>This is an outrage.  I just received it over the net this morning.
>We all know better than most how hard it is for women in math and
>scinece as it is.  Act upon this if you so desire.
>
>Date: Wed, 30 Sep 92 11:41:15 -0400
>
>Dear Courant Community and Friends:
>
>        Mattel has just released a new product. A Barbie doll that says
>"Math is tough".
>
>        This thoughtless attack on mathematics education in general and
>women in particular should not be allowed to happen without a significant
>protest from the mathematics and scientific community.
>
>        Do not assume that corporate actions like these are final and
>that your voice means nothing. Every complaint made over the telephone
>lines is recorded and every complaint received by mail is collected
>by the Consumer Affairs Division. I was informed that many people
>have already voiced their upset.  Let's continue letting Mattel know
>that their thoughtlessness treatment of our young people and science
>will not be tolerated.
>
>        Please call and write lodging your dissatisfaction with Mattel's action.
>Joe Juliano
>Associate Director for Administration

     I take it then that y'all did not find math to be tough?

                               dale bass
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