From: James Harnett <mharnett <at> USWEST <dot> NET>
Date: 2 dec 1999
Subject: Re: Normal People

>MR Kaplan!

I find your comments to be wild and unfounded.  The level of intellect among
Chess and Shogi players normal or above, their manners are good, and they
have always been polite to me and to others, from all that I have known or
seen over the past 40 years.  My first impression upon reading your
statement, was complete surprise. =20

I found myself trying to understand why a rational intelligent (a lose term
in this case, I perceive) person might have stated such a dis-coloration of
what really exists.  It sounded like the hurt feelings or pride of an adult
(at best), coming out, rather than an objective observation.  If you have
such a major grievance with someone or some group, then why don't you come
forth and state the specifics of that situation?

Best of health to you in the future,
James
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