I think Frenchie's reply pretty much covers the subject accurately.  No way 
the Republic would print such a well-thought letter though.  

On Monday 28 October 2002 07:44, you wrote:
> Hello PLUG Members...
>
> Today's (28 October 2002) Arizona Republic has an
> editorial on the topic of email spam.
>
> Choking on a diet of spam
> Our stand: Online junk mail demands regulation
> http://www.arizonarepublic.com/opinions/articles/1028mon2-28.html
> [temporary URL due to the Republic's archive policy]
>
> I don't know why, but my heart rate rises every time
> there is talk about regulating the Internet.
>
> I think the editorial is deficient covering such an
> important topic.  I was in the process of formulating
> a "letter to the editor," but I thought this may be a
> potential forum for the PLUG to provide expert advice
> to the community as a whole as to what spam is and how
> it should be handled.
>
> A response, if any, must be produced quickly.  If the
> PLUG is not interested in this type of activity, then
> I will write a letter as a private citizen (now I wish
> I was a spam guru).
>
> Thanks.
>
> G.D. Thurman
> Tempe, AZ
>
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Jim

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