"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 08 May 2007 13:39:54 -0400, Jeff said:

It might have been different if Stoessel had actually
provided some evidence for his claims, but he didn't. A few anecdotes
such as an old lady who showed a shotgun and scared off an alleged
intruder is meaningless. Using Washington, DC as an example of
anything is meaningless as it's a subway ride from VA which until
recently was the "easy buy" capital of the East Coast.

Agreed.

So what's wrong wrong with pointing out that a heavily biased
commentator is simply spewing more of his unsupported silliness?

The problem is that Jon, unlike you, didn't try to refute the substance of
the message or point out the weakness of the author's support for it, but
instead simply attacked the messenger for his views on other matters
entirely. Big difference. You did it right (at least in your first
paragraph). He did it wrong.


Why should I try to refute something that's absurd? Is that how you get your
recreation?!

I did it wrong!! Hahahahaa... well, if you say so.

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