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[vze422fs at verizon.net]

on 3/15/03 5:31 PM, MalignD at aol.com at MalignD at aol.com wrote:


In a message dated 3/15/03 12:50:23 AM, vze422fs at verizon.net writes:


Believe it or not, I think Terrance is owed an apology here. I almost can't
believe I just typed that.



I'm happy to apologize.   It's on you whether to believe I wasn't trying to
impugn him.   I don't think saying someone is gay is an insult.

It had just gotten into my mind over the years.   Was there something about
his roommate and his refrigerator?   Can't recall.

No insult intended.   Please accept my apology.   Joe or Terrance or whoever
is offended. 

I wasn't offended. I just thought that you guys were not sounding like
yourselves. You got a little worked up when provoked. I just thought that
the "Terrance is gay" thing was a cheap shot and beneath the level of
discussion. I require no apology. Especially since I have recently been
accused of being a bigot on this list because I dare to point out that
diversity is fun and leads to good dinners and music. And lunch, I like the
idea of a three hour lunch. And my Irish friends have taught me that if you
simply must have a party, hold it in a pub. On a Tuesday. You don't have to
clean up afterward. The bartenders and waitresses will love you. Diversity
as capitalism.

No, problem dude.
Joe 
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