[meteorite-list] Matters Arising

From: Michael Fowler <mqfowler_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:42:44 -0600
Message-ID: <EFB0A5DA-55CA-4851-8D36-56F769EEAF61_at_mac.com>

I'm not European, but I agree with Bernd and others who feel guns are not a laughing matter and should not be treated as such. Please do not include guns and meteorites in the same picture. When I think of guns, I think of death and violence. This is nothing that should be glorified, or joked about.

Sincerely,

Mike Fowler
Chicago




> Hello Folks,
>
> Last year, in Ensisheim 2009, I had the pleasure and the honor of meeting
> and talking to Peter and I can assure you that he is an extremely friendly,
> gentle person, a true gentleman. With utmost regret would I want to see
> him leave the list!
>
> He doesn't need anyone's help to make his point. He only mentions Anne
> because she already stated quite clearly that such pictures should not be
> presented on this list - they have nothing to do with meteorites.
>
> What Anne (who is, as most of you know, a native of France) and Peter
> state is what and how most Europeans here feel about guns and weapons:
> they are not toys!
>
> We should also be aware of those "subtle" differences between British and
> American English. Maybe it's the different usage of certain words on both
> sides of the Big Pond that caused this nasty situation.
>
> I am absolutely sure Peter did not intend to attack people as individuals. His
> post was aimed at the light-headed way they fooled around with guns. Do not
> forget that it is not only adults who see these pics. It's also children who might
> feel like having to point a gun, maybe "only"an airgun, right at their friend's face!
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Bernd
Received on Wed 03 Feb 2010 02:42:44 PM PST