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To: Ish who wrote (64590)	12/1/1999 10:25:00 PM
From: The Philosopher	Respond to of 108807

Actually, I don't think there were any fires. At least none that I saw or heard of. And most of the damage was in the commercial core, to the higher end stores that sell imported goods made with underpaid labor. Niketown got trashed, for example. And McDonald's (by the French farmer who trashed the McDonald's in France or his followers, I believe). I don't think anybody got burned out and I don't think any homes were threatened.

To: Ish who wrote (64590)	12/1/1999 10:45:00 PM
From: Michael M	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Top ten rules for dealing with a mob: 1 - 10, "don't be a spark." I have no sympathy for the people protesting or the groups encouraging and organizing them. What is the point? Nearly all of these people are American citizens. They have the right to vote. If things are not going their way, TS. I don't think the purpose of our constitution is to facilitate government by temper tantrum. Christopher, how would you feel if tens of thousands of "Ditto-Heads" were disrupting the functions of the University of Washington because they didn't like the attitudes of the teachers? OK for the authorities to restore order? FWIW, I've lived about half my adult life overseas. America's rugged individuals whine a lot. Not quite as much as the French, but a lot. Hoping all ends well in Seattle. No doubt the courts will settle the fine points.