Being rather without fear, I answer (if I
can) even the “I don’t like it” form of comments. My answer is simply that it is not
helpful to say one is against something without indicating the reason for the
displeasure. I was pleasantly
surprised at the responses I received in nearly all instances. In nearly all instances, replies came
back in civil tones and contained logical reasons. Some of the reasons were ill-founded and
some folks didn’t answer. I
think I can safely say that most of the “aginits” were surprised
they received a civil answer that showed interest in their views.
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Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/
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OH 45040
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-----Original Message-----
From: dick@pobox.com
[mailto:dick@pobox.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004
6:18 PM
To: arrl-odv
Subject: [ARRL-ODV:11393] Re:
Pactor Robots
13 OCT, 2004 - 1705 CDT
Hello Dave Patton...
First of all, thanks for doing the initial screening and sorting of all
the bandwidth petition comments.
As a general rule, I have been trying to answer the thoughtful, detailed
comments - even the purely negative ones. But I do not have the time
or the inclination to respond to someone who says "drop it" with no
supporting arguments. I read that kind of input as being equivalent to
"Don't confuse me with the facts as my mind is already made up."
Besides, I don't want to get into a dialog with a man with the last
name of Genovese. I don't want any offers I can't refuse. <grin>
73 - Dick, W9GIG
======================================================================
Subject: FW: pactor robots
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:08:47 -0400
From: "Patton, David NN1N" <nn1n@arrl.org>
To: "Isely, Dick (Dir, Central)" <grisely@speakeasy.net>
Not acked, just checking to see if you want to
follow up with this?
-----Original
Message-----
From: Joseph.A.Genovese@abbott.com
[mailto:Joseph.A.Genovese@abbott.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004
1:53 PM
To: bandwidth
Subject: pactor robots
I'm totally against it. Why don't you guys work other issues, i.e
ant. regs. BPL etc.
Joe
WA9KOD