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1/2.

Although the responses I about to issue are to individuals posting them to
the CEDA-L, I figure people on the Parli-L should read them as well,
considering the things I wrote yesterday.

On Sun, 13 Jul 1997, Bob Lechtreck wrote:

> Yeah, but his decisions are also usually fun and loose.

Hardly.  Actually, his decisions are much, much more predictable than the
majority of judges I see and have seen.  Once you figure out what his
philosophy is (mostly tab, it's just about who wins the round) it's SUPER
easy to adapt and pick up his ballot.  But hey, what can I say...

> Saying that the picture I saw of Major Greg Russell on Oprah looked very
> much like the same person that is involved in debate is hardly an
> accusation. At most it is an observation.
> 
> I am not responsible for the accusations that the Lt. made against him. That
> is between her, the Air FOrce, and Oprah.

That's why I wrote the next sentence.  I was trying to make it clear that
YOU weren't the person to make the accusations.  Rather, it was your
observation and from a talk-show.  Albeit Oprah ("Oprah's on!!")...

> Why??? It did look like him. 
> 
> I think you are confusing my recognition of a picture with the charges
> leveled at him by the Lt. in question.

Not really.  See above for the distinguishing effect I was trying to
create.

> Hmmmm, is this a glowing recommendation of the man's character??? Besides,
> the charge was adultery. He supposedly had a baby with an Air Force Lt.
> while he was married to another womyn.

I am not saying he is the best person the world's ever seen.  However,
adultery is grounds for being kicked out of the military (see recent
cases).  And, when he encountered THREE court-martials in FOUR years
(that's a lot folks!), he WON.  It's kinda like OJ.  He was acquitted.
But, I guess now (somehow) he has to face the music again in the court of
public opinion.  I'd hardly like that to happen to this individual or
anyone else in the debate community.

> Don't worry, in our activity he will be remembered for something VERY different.

What's that, Bob?  Bad judging?  Heckling competitors?  Give me a break.
I have been able to predict EVERY decision he's made.  I guess it's a
Black thing ;).

> Yep, he's a real character all right. Unfortunately, we usually have plenty
> of characters at most tournaments. What we really need are credible critics.

And, he's one of those two.  See my last post and this one for support.

> Again, all that was said was that a picture on the show looked like him.
> 
> As for whether or not I believe the charges (if it was indeed him), the
> answer would be a resounding yes. 
> 
> Sorry to burst your bubble.

I know that he is not an angel.  But, I really, really urge all of us to
have caution before buying into all of this stuff.

Michelin Massey.
University of Colorado-Boulder.
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