From: Jay Mitchell <jemitchell@compuserve.com>
>it was extremely clear to me that
>his use of the term "safety Nazi" was tongue in cheek. I've been accused
>of being one of those in the not-so-distant past, and it didn't offend
>me. I was extremely puzzled that Howard took issue, as I thought Mark
>was right on target. For a change.
The term "safety nazi" is pretty common in motorsports. It implies a
certain "fascist" directness and inflexibility in matters of safety. This
may not always be a bad thing. I've been called a "safety nazi" on
occasion, and I didn't mind.
For anyone to take offense, they would have to conclude that the user was
implying that a person supported the reprehensible policies of the National
Socialist Party a half-century ago. The murder of 12 million unarmed
civilians is a fact that speaks for itself as pure evil. It seems absurd to
me that anyone could think that we don't all know the difference.
Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
Lotus Europa, VW Quantum Syncro, Chev Suburban
LOON, TCVWC, MAC
pethier@isd.net http://www.visi.com/mac/
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