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Re: Memorial page
Posted by Scott WRG Editor on Sun Nov 17, 2002 01:37:16 AM
In reply top Re: Memorial page posted by Warbird Driver on Sat Nov 16, 2002 09:22:31 AM
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: : I agree Paul. I think the political ramifications of a m
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: : orial site are negligable in this day of instant informa
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: : on and are really a secondary issue to the emotional one
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: : With some people feeling that the memorial page would be
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: : orbid or depressing I would like to point out that there
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: : re few memorials that aren't. With a memorial we are bas
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: : ally pointing out that someone died, for what ever reaso
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: : That is basically depressing since I am damn sure that
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: : would all rather have these air crews back rather than
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: : ve this discussion.
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: : With that said I can see the points that people are maki
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: : and that I could in essence do what I want regardless.
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: : t I realize this is beyond one man to decide and while I
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: : m in effect the unelected Mayor of this community it is
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: : community and I will submit to whatever the community de
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: : des. So if you have strong feelings on this subject then
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: : ote now. There will be no appeals, the decision of the c
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: : munity will be final.
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: : Scott WRG Editor
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: Maybe you ought to ask the organizations that represent th
: e warbird pilots and those who died how they feel about it
: . You may represent this community of enthusiasts, but yo
: u don't represent those who it will affect if the informat
: ion is used to help put an end to the flying of these bird
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Your right, in fact I represent only myself. However, I do run this site and this forum and I'm not a dictator. I will concede to the wishes of this community. I'm sorry if I don't have enough money to own a warbird, I do what I can with what I have. The potential grounding of warbirds does not affect only the owners. It affects all of us who love them and want to see them fly and its those same people who combined have a voice that can save warbirds if and when detrimental legislation is proposed. We need to all work together.
Sorry if this sounds like a rant but it touched a nerve.
Scott WRG Editor