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Re: Memorial page

Posted by Warbird Driver on Sat Nov 16, 2002 09:22:31 AM

In reply top Re: Memorial page posted by Scott WRG Editor on Fri Nov 15, 2002 07:03:13 PM


: I agree Paul. I think the political ramifications of a mem
: orial site are negligable in this day of instant informati
: on and are really a secondary issue to the emotional one.
: With some people feeling that the memorial page would be m
: orbid or depressing I would like to point out that there a
: re few memorials that aren't. With a memorial we are basic
: ally pointing out that someone died, for what ever reason.
: That is basically depressing since I am damn sure that we
: would all rather have these air crews back rather than ha
: ve this discussion.
:
: With that said I can see the points that people are making
: and that I could in essence do what I want regardless. Bu
: t I realize this is beyond one man to decide and while I a
: m in effect the unelected Mayor of this community it is a
: community and I will submit to whatever the community deci
: des. So if you have strong feelings on this subject then v
: ote now. There will be no appeals, the decision of the com
: munity will be final.
:
: Scott WRG Editor

Maybe you ought to ask the organizations that represent the warbird pilots and those who died how they feel about it. You may represent this community of enthusiasts, but you don't represent those who it will affect if the information is used to help put an end to the flying of these birds.

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