YOUR Chance to Support Equal Rights in Moscow

["Devin Cole" <dcole@pacsim.com>]

Even though I made a mistake in my post regarding Mr. Hansen, I am
relatively sure I stated I was not posting to take a position on the
ordinance.  I was posting to point out that the MER email appeared to
sensationalize the event rather than get the facts.  My quarrel was with the
method the message was being delivered, portraying the MPD in quite a
negative light.  My intent was to point out that this shift of focus from
ordinance to enforcing body was unfair, and the indication that the actions
of the MPD being blood chilling was extreme.  I would rather have seen the
MPD contacted and their actual policy regarding exposure and attire posted.
If you have a problem with that, fine, and please let us all know the facts.

You will notice that I never mentioned being offended by anybody's attire or
homogenizing Moscow.  Never did I can call MER names, call any of the MER
membership names, ask to kick anybody out of town, or put forth any opinion
that I would compare to any of those put forth by Mr. Ashcroft.

I suppose that I would not be put out by the post, except it was addressed
directly to me, and the list was copied.  Please keep in mind that email is
often written as a conversation, but it is nearly always read as a letter.

Given that I never took a stance on the ordinance, and I especially invoked
none of the arguements you apparently attribute to me using in support of
said ordinance, I do not appreciate you categorizing me simply for
criticizing your methods of delivering your message.  I would rather have a
real response instead of the reactionary rhetoric you posted.  Once again,
sensationalism instead of facts and logic.

Regards,

Devin Cole