Re: FW: Dr. Vulis is not on cypherpunks any more [RANT]

[Sandy Sandfort <sandfort@crl.com>]

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                          SANDY SANDFORT
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C'punks,

Dale seems to be getting over-wrought so I'll just hit the main
points.  On Wed, 6 Nov 1996, Dale Thorn wrote:

> Wrongo, Mr./Mrs. Argumentum ad Nauseam.
> My computer is in fact in MY home, and my access is SOLELY through GTE.

But access to Cypherpunks, the original issue in contention,
must pass through John's house.  Every string has two ends.

> The only fact you've shown to demonstrate that it's private is
> that John can manage it "anyway he wants", and/or shut it down
> at will. 

By George, I think he's got it!  Yes, the machine privately 
owned by John sits in John's private home, uses electricity and
net connection paid for by John.  (other then than, I guess I
havenpt made any other demonstration that it's private.  Duh.)

> Well, the owners of Denny's can shut their places down whenever
> they want to too. 

Yup.  And Dale's point is...?

> Matter of fact, the whole government can resign tomorrow and
> tell you to do it yourself. 

My wet dream.

> Imagine what would happen in the L.A. metro area if the truck
> drivers who bring in food decided they didn't want to do so
> next week....

That would be great!  We could all make a killing taking their 
place!  And Dale's point is...?


 S a n d y

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