Date:         Sat, 28 Nov 1998 08:54:00 -0800
Reply-To:     S_J_ WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         S_J_ WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Nov 1998 - Special issue
Comments: To: Vanagon@Vanagon.com
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>Coyote, I know this is way off topic for the Vanagon.com list... but
>since we have breached certain topics anyway, I'd like to respond to
>this.  I think you may have missed the point of this bumper sticker.
>I
>actually like this BS (bumper sticker) and think that it's not only
>funny, but makes a valid point.

I believe we are on the same page here, but I fail to see the point you
think Coyote (and I) missed. Yes, we all want people to be confident and
self assured, but not because they have the power, brute force or with a
weapon, to overcome those who excel. Violence is never the right answer.
We would never want the Marias of the world to be beaten up because they
are brighter, less attractive, honest, work harder, female, gay, or have
a "good heart". Too many children (and adults) think that if they cannot
match the achievements of others, it's ok to haul out a gun and even the
playing field, or form a gang to outnumber those who outperform. Being
different shouldn't make you a target.

Perhaps a BS to the effect that "my child worked his/her butt off in
school and we are damn proud of Him/Her."

Vanagon owners excel, not by acceleration, but by perseverance.


Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
San Marcos, Ca.
90 Carat
86 Syncro x two
86 Audi 5000 CS Quattro



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