Re: Exon Countdown Clock and farewell messages

[Clint Barnett <cbarnett@eciad.bc.ca>]

okay, how bout this? just shoot the fucker in the head. Instead of trying 
to be coolin front of the rest of the c-punks by writing a letter, just go 
out and do what you gotta do. 

clint barnett
lord of the cosmos
emily carr institute

On Mon, 25 Nov 1996, Steve Schear wrote:

> This is a draft of my letter to our dear retiring senator.  Any suggested
> improvements?
> 
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> Honorable Senator Exon,
> 
> Although in all likelyhood you will never read this memorandum, I wish to
> express my sincere regret at your retirement and thanks for your many years
> of ignoble service to our nation misrepresenting the wishes of your
> constituents.
> 
> You have served as a stallwart against change as did those who resisted the
> telephone, automobile, radio, television and computer (to name but a few)
> before you.  You are a champion of politically correct thinking and
> behaviour, perhaps the most dangerous manifestation of an American trend to
> intolerence and obedience to social rules.
> 
> It is a shame we will not have your carcass to kick around in the halls of
> Congress come next term.  All the luck you're due.
> 
> -- Steve Schear
> 
>