In a message dated 9/4/01 8:46:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Tompaleo@aol.com
writes:
> Pristis@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > This is such silly-business. It constantly amazes me how
> > self-important
> > paleontologists can be! This is just a rock that is missing from a
> > mountain-top. How many of these worm impressions does it take to make
> > this a
> > "tragedy"? Get real, guys, get some perspective!
>
Dear Mr. Pristis,
Originally, I was not going to respond to your msiguided post as I am
already
heavily mired in a similar issue, dealing with some people of apparently
like
mind as yours, but I just couldn't let this go. This is far too important.
(snip ad hominem attack and bizarre anecdotes)
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Dear Mr. Lipka,
This is an important issue, and I wish you had addressed it constructively.
Instead, you have reinforced my contentions about the special paradigm that
many paleontologists use to view their place in the universe. Thank you (I
guess)!
I imagine you must feel ineffective a lot of the time, failing to protect
your property and failing to get anyone interested in your failure. I am
sorry for your situation. I hope you get some help for your anger.
I am not attacking any individual paleontologist with my assertions. I have
offered an different perspective on a minor incident reported as a "tragedy".
You may not think it politically correct, but try to address the issue
logically. It is a testament to the strength of my argument each time a
respondent resorts to sarcasm, ad hominem remarks, and obfuscation.
Peace!
---------Harry Pristis