>Lately, our government seems to only listen on important issues >if many people write or call in. It is our tax money which the >government is using to enforce their agenda; so it might be time for all >of us to drop a note in support of Ben. If the government wrongly >decides agains Mr. Truehaft, then we all stand to suffer. > >Fred Scoles, RPT > > The philosophic basis for the establishment and continuing existence of the form of democratic republic which we enjoy in the U.S. demands the active participation of an educated and informed electorate. (That's Hamilton and Jefferson, et al.) The extent to which we vary from that basic formula determines "whether any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure." (That's Lincoln.) A reasonable study of history suggests that Americans will not truly appreciate fascism until they (we) experience it. (That's my not-so-humble opinion.) But, "we learn from history that we learn nothing from history." (That's George Bernard Shaw.) The notes in parentheses are for those who need them, I hope that others will not take offense. Ben's situation is a microcosm of issues we all face (or not) on an irregular but frequent basis. "If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention." (Anon.) (Or, was it George Carlin?...) OK, I'm getting down off the stage now. Boxes of rotting vegetables have been conveniently located both stage right and left... Best, Horace Horace Greeley, RPT Piano Technician & Consultant The Colburn School of Performing Arts Los Angeles, CA ________________________________________________________________________ 14 Pyxie Lane San Carlos, CA 94070-1506 415.592.6620 ------------------------------ End of PIANOTECH Digest 273 *************************** .
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