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[CGRAF]

On 11/27/2010 9:46 AM, Bruce Freeman wrote:
> With all due respect for the veterans of the Viet Nam war, I see
> nothing manful about trying to kill another person.  It is sometimes
> necessary, but never a good solution to a problem.  I consider it a
> lot less necessary than do the leaders of our country.  I wonder how
> many wars this country would have fought if it had been a truly
> democratic decision by all citizens.
>
> But I don't intend to start a flame war.
>
> I actually wrote to suggest that, under the auspices of ABANA, a
> scholarship be set up to send someone to apprentice with this man.  It
> could cover air fare and some minimal stipend. Open to persons who
> already know the basics of blacksmithing.  Unfortunately, I am not in
> a position to fund this myself.  Any thoughts?
>
> On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 9:10 AM, John Husvar<jhusvar at sbcglobal.net>  wrote:
>> Humph, 30 years or so ago, we were trying manfully to kill each other. Today
>> I'm moved almost to tears by a story of another country losing one of its
>> ancient crafts, mine. Go figure.
>>
>> The world is changing, for the better I pray.
>>
>>
>> On 11/26/10 8:38 PM, "Larry Brown"<lp.brown at verizon.net>  wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Tough commute for me (NYC), maybe someone on the West coast?
>>> Apprentice pay may be low....
>>>
>>> L Brown
>>>
>>> At 11:38 AM 11/25/2010 -0800, you wrote:
>>>


Two things.
First I don't know where you got the notion John was extolling the 
virtues of warfare.If that was your read on his post.

The manful part I understand my ladies would huff and snuffle something 
about testosterone. Having a few sons I'd have to admit that I see their 
point<G>

Second.
That is a really good idea.I wonder how much we would need to raise? 
Maybe the folks overseeing scholarships could give us an "about" figure.

I share your prayer.

Mike Graf