Dick, 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. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je@arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----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