[Buddha-l] Texas liberals

[Stephen Hodge]

Dear Andy,

>>And if you want to visit a place that isn't full of sissies who are
>>hesitant to apply the death penalty, come on down!
>
> Not sure how we are supposed to take this, but if it means what I think it
> means, you guys ought to look at a list of other countries that retain the
> death penalty.  Nice company you keep.  Just confirms the image that the 
> US projects to the world these days:  a backward, barbaric country that is 
> largely populated by morons.

It has been suggested to me off-list that you were speaking sarcastically, 
so please do not take my comments personally if you were doing so.  But 
please be aware that it is not at obvious to those of us who cannot pick up 
on the contextual clues.  I doubt anybody outside the US has any idea who 
Lon Burnam is, what he stands for, or even what is the significance of your 
"People's Republic of Austin".

Best wishes.
Stephen Hodge