[Heathkit] Please Be Advised, HCI Has Ended

[Fred Olsen]

Off-topic, I know, but I'm compelled to respond to this.

 > Elden P. Laffoon, Sr. wrote:
> I believe the HCI should continue but with stricter rules applied
> (i.e. verification of licensed status,

So according to you I have to be a Ham to be a member of a list devoted 
to a manufacturer which made as many SWL or general coverage radios as 
anything else?

> a database established for troublemakers

And the identity of the "troublemakers" would be determined by ... you, 
perhaps?  I thought so.

> all new members screened by said database BEFORE they are granted membership

(Obligatory inflammatory reference:)
Why not just tattoo their arms?

> I moderate several federal LE webgroups and these methods have been highly
> successful in weeding out those less-than-desireables from our ranks and
> ensuring that all members are indeed sworn members of LE.

While that sounds terribly important I just don't give a rat's enough to 
check you out.  What I do know though is that there's a big difference 
between sworn law enforcement officers and a diverse group of people 
interested in a particular brand of radio.  Again, I presume that what 
constitutes "less-than-desireables" is determined by - lemme guess - you?

> "I am greater than thou!" attitudes
> People like YOU are who's giving Amateur Radio a bad name

No, Mr. Laffoon, it's you, and your attitude, which are offensive.  I'm 
not a Ham and yet I would ask that you distance yourself from Amateur 
Radio when you make such statements.  My Ham friends are besmirched by 
your words.  You owe them and the members of this list an apology.

Sincerely,
Fred Olsen
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