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size=2>Michiel Prior wrote: </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>"I guess I could have done with "I strongly disagree" [ instead of 'This is
sheer nonsense'], <BR>which gives an equally adequate, but probably less
offensive, expression of my feelings towards your statement."</DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you for that, Michiel. With that said, everything else becomes
little more than a civil difference of opinion. </DIV>
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<DIV>Whether or not we agree on matters ranging from Bugs Bunny's Oscar (...not
Bugs' or Friz Freleng's best work), to if Don Rosa's story in question is one of
his best (...for the record, I do not regard it as one of his best -- but only
because it lies in the company of such other stellar works) becomes fodder for
other List members to consider and add to the discussion. </DIV>
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<DIV>My opinions -- love 'em or hate 'em -- come from being a biased "fan of
this stuff". The only sin in that would be to act as such, but fail to
openly characterize yourself as such. Beyond that, it's all opinion -- and
"fannish bias" -- or lack thereof -- is key to forming opinion. This
is no more than a debate between a biased "fan of this stuff" and someone who
might choose to be a bit more "open minded" -- and more power to both of
us! </DIV>
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<DIV>Where I'll take just one more disagreement with Michiel is
the following: </DIV>
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<DIV>"I think you are more in a position to do so than I am, <BR>since
apparently you live in the States, whereas I live in <BR>the Netherlands and
would have to go to greater lengths to <BR>lay my hands on copies on all of the
nominated stories. In <BR>fact, Rosa's story is by far the most easily available
<BR>story in the batch, because it has seen print in so many <BR>different
countries."</DIV>
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<DIV>Logistically, perhaps. In the "Reality of Life Sense", not so
much! Given both the blessings and curses of middle-class American life,
my time and funds to devote to comics are at all time lows. I keep up with
(barely) that which I enjoy -- mostly from Gemstone and DC. I once had a
greater inclination toward experimentation -- but no more. </DIV>
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<DIV>Besides, as a biased "fan of this stuff" I'd have no interest in seeking
out anything else -- unless it someone showed me that it was simply too good to
pass up! On the other hand, the very instruments of technology that allow
Michiel and I to have this debate are open to him -- and to all members of
this List -- and would enable any and all to seek out and obtain these other
works. </DIV>
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<DIV>If not Michiel, perhaps someone on the List could make this a
project. It would be interesting to see the results -- and our collective
horizons (...even mine) might be broadened by the experience! </DIV>
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<DIV>Joe Torcivia. <BR></DIV></DIV>
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