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From: ETM <>
Subject: Re: [APG] appropriate list items
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 19:33:59 -0400
References: <001c01c4781d$4ed84ec0$6701a8c0@paul>
In-Reply-To: <001c01c4781d$4ed84ec0$6701a8c0@paul>


You are certainly correct though the man accused has been
significantly attached to both major political parties
<smile>.

I'll accept that this type of post probably does have the
ability to excite people right now.

Elaine

Happiness is nothing but everyday living seen through
a veil. --Zora Neale Hurston

Hello Paul

On Sunday, August 1, 2004, you wrote

> Dear Elaine:

> It's Jeanette, not Paul. Removal of historical
> data from the government archives is related but this
> email is different from the news coverage on this
> particular story so that is why I and probably why Janice
> thinks this isn't appropriate. Only photocopies of
> original documents were removed according to the CNN
> coverage I heard. What good is this email if it isn't
> accurate. It goes beyond the thought that documents have
> been removed from the NARA. During a political campaign
> time, it is best not to publish anything on a list like
> this that might be slanted towards or against any
> candidate. This is the same reason that some took offense
> to the Mormon/Jewish questions. Some thought this
> discussion was fine and others were extremely offended.
> It's just best not to have discussions on subjects that
> could upset and offend some of the list membership. My
> understanding is the list is for interaction between
> genealogists that is helpful.

> Sincerely,

> Jeanette
>


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