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* Reply to msg originally in Cypherpunks
BK> From: [email protected]
BK> I believe that sending a
BK> powerful concise letter _together_ makes it more likely that it will
BK> be read, and even more likely that it will be responded to. Otherwise,
BK> we're just a bunch of nutty "individuals."
Well, while I am personally of the opinion that this undertaking is of
neglible value for the sweat expended anyway, I would suggest that the
eventual note (if any) not presume to represent anyone but the
individual signatories.
BK> On the other hand I am repenting my suggestion that we _might_ include
BK> anything political in our missive.
Good. The surreal laundry-list of crackpot causes in CPSR's written
agenda has gained them my absolute opposition & has probably turned off
others as well. It would be a mistake for Cypherpunks to drag in
outside issues.
BK> I don't think it should be "cutesy"
Of course not. There's no quicker way to the bit bucket, assuming this
entire e-mail flap isn't a bad joke in the first place.
>>Stress privacy, and technological defenses thereto.
BK> I agree.
Me three.
BK> Especially the technological expertise side, as this is what
BK> differentiates us from the mass of other people crying about privacy.
A good point! Nothing impresses bureaucrats like "experts" [cough!].
>>5) Offer to help. Offer to make timely review of proposed policies.
>>If they accept your aid, keep your promises.
BK> This is my favorite suggestion. Imagine if they gave us all jobs at
BK> the NSA. Heh-heh-heh.
You wouldn't like it.
BK> Now, I have a general question: what is the current status of the
BK> White House email capability as far as everyone can tell? Has anyone
BK> had a response yet, by email or snailmail? Is there a possibility that
BK> this IS a hoax and that we should just send paper mail instead?
Check my previous message.
JN
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