Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] custom question

[Coalbunny <coalbunny@vcn.com>]

If people cannot accpet other people as *individuals* and not based on
their race or nationality, then it only shows how bigoted they are.  Sad
but true.  And in my world, there is NO room for it.  I realize we all
at some point crack a joke or two about another country, but in the end
we have to tell the difference between a rare bit of humor and the hard
cold reality of life.  In my book, Pierre is more than welcome here,
regardless of anything.  Likewise for anyone of Mid-Eastern origin.

I feel that ANY PSUBs activity or convention MUST be 100% politics-free.
Carl


Jonathan Wallace wrote:
> 
> I hope current world events do not haunt the PSUBS convention.  We are
> an international group of people who all have a common interest in
> submersibles.  We are not holding a summit to discuss world issues,
> therefore the politics and differing opinions between our respective
> government leaders on Iraq or any other UN issue should not impact our
> ability to come together as friends and enjoy our pasttime.
> 
> New Hampshire has a large french population, and even the signs at
> the southern end of the state that border Massachusetts have
> "Bienvenue" on them.  I believe any visitor regardless of their
> nationality will find that they are warmly welcomed in both New
> Hampshire and the United States.
> 
> Security within the United States is significantly higher than what it
> was prior to 9/11, however that should not impact bringing a submersible
> to the convention.  Simply contact customs agents for details of what
> will be required of you.  We have nothing to hide and building/using
> your own submersible in the United States is not against the law.
> 
> The US military and US government regularly visit PSUBS, just check our
> server logs for proof.  If there were any issues with what we are doing
> we would have been shut down by now, believe me.
> 
> Everyone, regardless of nationality is welcome to attend the PSUBS
> convention, and we hope you will.
> 
> Jon

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