Cypherpunks as lobbying/propagandizing group

[dmandl@lehman.com (David Mandl)]

From: "Jim Sewell" <jims@central.keywest.mpgn.com>

>  I agree with Julie that we need some P.R. for this.  I also think we
>  should do it by writing and getting the word out.  
> 
>  However, I think we should form a small informal group of people seriously
>  interested in putting together a well thought out document that is factual
>  and without emotional flair that a member of the press would respect, could
>  understand, and might pass on to the public.
> 
>  I want to propose that this small group develop a document to the best of
>  their abilities, refine it, and when they think it is ready post it to the
>  list for a "final lookover".

[etc., etc.]

>  Let me know what you think,

I think this is a very bad idea and not the purpose of the cypherpunks list.

   --Dave.