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From: mo@wind.bellcore.com (Michael O'Dell)
Subject: Troubling intemperance....
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Gentlefolk:

I must say I am deeply disturbed by the tenor of some of
the recent discussions regarding the expected treatment
of certain individuals at our upcoming Usenix meeting in
San Diego.

I remind you that the Association comes from a long
tradition where nothing is as deeply cherished and honored
as an honest difference of opinion honestly held.  Usenix
is intended as a place where one can achieve what Ambrose
Bierce described as "A meeting of the minds without a
butting of the heads" for even the most deeply held
opinions.

Therefore, I have every faith that our attendees will honor
this tradition by carefully separating the individual from
the opinion or position so as to pursue a vigorous debate
without dishonoring the discussants.  Let the strength of
your convictions be evidenced by the quality of your
argument and the illumination engendered by the discourse,
and not by the shrillness of your expression.

	Thank your for your time and attention to this matter,

	-Mike O'Dell
	 Vice President, Usenix Association