Betty Alfred <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> In a message dated 03/01/2000 6:24:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> > << I think many of you have forgotten that this is
> > INTERNATIONAL list.  There are also strong DEMOCRATS on this
> > list.  I am one of those, and nothing one say is going to
> > change my vote.  All of the talk about guns and McGain has
> > however changed the way that I think about this list.
> >
> >  Becky >>
> >
> Point taken and well put Becky.  There are a lot of people on
> the list though, and anyone is invited to share what they
> think.  I'm a registered republican, but I've never voted a
> straight ticket.  I'm open to learn more about democratic
> candidates and have an open heart to listen.  If I were to end
> up voting for a democrat this time around, it wouldn't be the
> first time.
>
> I keep thinking about people on this list who don't even live
> in the U.S.

Aarr, I keep thinking of you too Betty. :-)
>
> If you don't approve of gun ownership, I don't see why you
> can't post about that.  If we can't be open enough to hear your
> viewpoint, shame on us.  We should hear all sides.  There may
> be a lot of people on the list who share your views.  If your
> argument is sound, I may become one of them.
>
> Betty
>
>

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