Re: [NTLK] Fighting Complacency within the Newton Community

From: Jim Felder <felder_at_knology.net>
Date: Wed Aug 23 2006 - 23:38:39 EDT

>
> Like Frank, I abhor comparisons to Hitler. I am Jewish and to
> compare
> attempted patricide with someone making suggestions of compulsory
> support is
> ludicrous.

But for the rest of us, which is to say the most of us, the name
Hitler has become a euphemism for a person exhibiting delusionally
overbearing behavior. The poster didn't really mean attempted
patricide. To suggest otherwise is ludicrous.

Jim

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