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To: Gottfried who wrote (24203)	9/13/1998 12:45:00 AM
From: Paul V.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

Gottfried,>In the good old days there were some world events that simply didn't concern me. Even some domestic ones, like the president's private life.< Sure glad I am not interested in running for a political office or being a staff person. I would hate to think I would have to hire an attorney regarding any alleged condition which the opposition may allege and which could result in a hearing. The precedent now has been established for all political negative campaigns. IMO, it is just beginning for the future, detectives being hired and character assassination and anything other means which justifies the ends short of physical violence. I was speaking with a person at the "Y" regarding President's affairs. In our opinion, the only common element which would explain the differences was the means and rapidity of communication-TV, Internet vrs the horse and buggy times so now the whole world knows about the affair rather than a small few. Guess technology has its upside and downside. Paul V