On Sun, 16 Nov 2003 08:23:02 -0500, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:

Chuck,
Very good post, I think you've phrased the situation very well. I think
a lot of the "bad" posters are just looking for attention rather than an
exchange of ideas. I don't ALWAYS agree with you (most of the time I do),
but I appreciate your restraint and not sinking to the level of some of the
attackers, in short you take the high road. I believe that the first step to
changing someone's mind about something, you have to have that person
receptive to change, and you'll never get that by directly attacking them as
a person.
Paul


Paul- I also respect Chuck's viewpoint, observations, and opinions.
He presents himself as a reasonable, experienced, and intelligent man.
I think that I would enjoy boating, or fishing, with him. Even
private political discussion.

My observation is that there is much, too much, political nonsense in
this group.

It is, after all is said and done, rec.boats.
Regards,
noah

To email me, remove the "OT-" from wrecked.ot-boats.noah.
....as you were. )