Re: WORTH READING Wow -- eye-opening

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

Begin forwarded message:

From: Gene Spafford <spaf () cerias purdue edu>
Date: November 13, 2008 11:25:25 PM EST
To: Jim Warren <jwarren () well com>
Cc: dave () farber net
Subject: Re: [IP] WORTH READING  Wow -- eye-opening

Furthermore:

> While I can understand the general sense of ludicrous caution that
> underscores these questions, it is nevertheless ludicrous.
>
> "Do you know someone who could be used unfairly to impugn your  
> character?"
> Of course; even wallflowers have enemies, never mind useful people.
>
> "Have you ever borrowed more than $10,000?"
> Hasn't everyone who's ever had a student loan or started a company?
>
> "List any potentially embarrassing e-mail messages."
> Okay, but I don't have to mention my presidential porn collection,  
> right?
>
> "Do you write potentially embarrassing things in your diary?"
> Why else would you keep a diary?
>
> "List all comments and blog postings you've ever made."
> Sure, just...  Google $myname | lp -P $yourprinter
>
> "Do you know any [...news organization...] that might take
> steps to criticize your appointment?"  You mean, apart
> from those douchebags at Fox News?
>
>
> Lawyers.  Can't run the country without 'em,
> can legally tell 'em to cram their stupid questions.

Courtesty of Frank Wales




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