Date:         Fri, 17 Dec 1999 09:09:44 EST
Reply-To:     KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Apology for "Jap" comment
Comments: To: mruskin@pangea.ca
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I want to apologize for the "Jap Scrap" comment in my last post.  I honestly
didn't think that "Jap" was considered a racial slur.  Those who know me on
the List and in person can verify that I never use any of these slurs and
actually take offense of them as well.  I have several Japanese friends which
I have great respect for, but this has never come up as a point of offense
with them.  I also have alot of respect for Japanese automobiles and how they
have helped refine them (which has in some instances has prodded US and
German automakers to follow suit).

I wouldn't have posted this but it was pointed out to me by a few list
members, so I thought others were offended and just didn't say anything.
Again, my humble apologies and this won't happen again.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
http://www.vanagain.com
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