I agree. Let’s put this to rest. Below is the definition of “political” as defined by Websters: 



1a :of or relating to government, a government, or the conduct of government 
b :of, relating to, or concerned with the making as distinguished from the administration of governmental policy
2:of, relating to, involving, or involved in politics and especially party politics 
3:organized in governmental terms 
  • political units
  As far as I can tell, American flags and federal holidays have nothing to do with politics. 


Theo Howe
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Today's Topics:

  1. Veterans Day recognition (Bill Talanian)
  2. Re: Veterans Day (Jay Hennigan)


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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 07:30:20 -0800
From: Bill Talanian <w1uuq@cox.net>
To: sbarc list <sbarc-list@lists.netlojix.com>
Subject: [Sbarc-list] Veterans Day recognition
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Folks:

Let me weigh in on this as it appears my simple message has been
misconstrued and may have been taken as offensive. The ListServer is for
communications between members and a common interest. There are 10
government holidays. Three of them are Memorial Day, Independence Day,
and Veterans Day. There is absolutely nothing political in recognition
of our common heritage but a patriotic reminder of those in SBARC who
have given their life for our freedom. I know each and everyone who have
long been forgotten. Would one be so offended if I were to post an
American Flag and say, Have a Happy Fourth. I would hope not.

At every SBARC general meeting in a public building we all stand and
Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. Everyone stands and it is common to place
ones hand over their heart. Even non-citizens stand in this observance
in recognition of our sovereignty. I am accorded the option of rendering
a hand salute as a veteran. There is nothing political here to offend
anyone.

If one is so offended by a simple patriotic posting on the ListServer
then the power is in their hands to use the delete button.

Sincerely,

Bill Talanian, USMC (ret)
Semper Fi


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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:45:12 -0800
From: Jay Hennigan <jay@west.net>
To: sbarc-list@lists.netlojix.com
Subject: Re: [Sbarc-list] Veterans Day
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On 11/12/17 9:39 PM, Stephen Pope via SBARC-list wrote:

Just a question: is the SBARC list open to any member to post
non-radio-related political content?
Oh good grief.

Stephen, I assumed that your question was general in nature and you
accidentally piggybacked on Bill's note. If it was in reference to
Bill's posting, then in my opinion your question isn't relevant.

Honoring those who served our country is no more political content than
wishing someone merry Christmas is hard-core religious proselytizing.
There may be some non-US members of the list just as there may be some
who don't celebrate Christmas. No big deal.

To bring this back to amateur radio, Riley Hollingsworth's presentation
has some merit with regard to content you may encounter both on the air
and off the air including on this list.
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Use the big knob if you're that easily offended.

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