Subj: MAIL CALL NO 358 517TH PRCT.
Date: 09/12/2002 7:28:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Ben517
BCC: WALTERWS



Hello,

Website---prct517.home.attbi.com  or mermbers.aol.com/prct517/

Mail Call--Ben517@aol.com
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_Subj: Tony Esparza
Date: 9/12/2002 4:09:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: lud@fea.net
To: ben517@aol.com

Tony Esparza I Co. died Sept. 6, in La Harbra California.
Yesterday Alex and Vera Sierra, Joe and Terry Molina, Marty Donahoo and I attended his Funeral Mass in Whittier California. Lud Gibbons
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Subj: Take us off your list
Date: 9/12/2002 1:39:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: gasfelber@mymailstation.com
To: Ben517@aol.com

Not because we want to do this--but with this mailstation many many many  of the mail calls don't get through to us due to their being too long and can't handle but only 90 lines.   We so seldom get one to read.  Rest builds up in cyberspace somewhere and we have to have our mailstation server clear out our memory each week.   So sorry.   If we get a computer we will be in touch.  Thanks Ben for your efforts and wonderful service!!!   We appreciate all that you do.    Thank you  Sid Felber
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Subj: (no subject)
Date: 9/11/2002 8:32:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: BoomBoomAlicki
To: Ben517

  Know Thy Enemy

"First, it is important to understand the nature of the enemy that threatens
us at home and abroad. They live a clandestine lifestyle. They rarely travel
in groups of more than two. They travel with false documents and disguises.
They blend into their surroundings. Their communications are short and
cryptic. They practice very good internal security. They are dedicated and
thus not prone to betraying the group. Their attack plans are treated like
the code word that the president must use to launch a nuclear strike. They
are extremely patient. Their existence is based on secretiveness. They also
read newspaper and journals to detect how much we know about them. They are
willing to die for their cause. And lastly, they are small in numbers. This
is a formidable enemy that should not be underestimated. Its most deadly
characteristic is that it is patient.

- U.S. government terrorism analyst Dennis Pluchinsky, Washington Times,
9/11/02
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Subj: Re: MAIL CALL NO 344 517TH PRCT
Date: 9/12/2002 10:18:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Dapas517
Ben,
       It was a long message on Islam but very worth the reading time. Our Islam "brothers" in Saudi Arabia allow no Christian churches. Farakan 's hate of ' whitey 'puts him in the fundamental Islam, terrorist camp as a "useful fool" (tonto util- to use the Spanish term) - if he is not someone more sinister.
       I agree ,let us hear from the Moslem community that they deplore 9/11 and are loyal Americans ,instead of  waffling statements from their leaders.
      
        Many Moslem individuals appreciate America but are apparently afraid of  repercussions if they try and organize pro- American and anti- Moslem terrorist demonstrations.
                                                                                                                               Thanks,
                                                                                                                                     Dan Smith
                                                                                                                               Hqs 1st 517
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Jim Benton just sent me that message again and I think it is worth repeating at least  until we see Ali selling war bonds.
Ben
      
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Subj: Fwd: Fw: Rights...worth repeating!!!
Date: 9/12/2002 3:32:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Skyboyhiact
To: Ben517

After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion and let a Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face covered, I believe this is even more appropriate.  Read on, please!
This is an editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Tampa newspaper.  He did quite a job; didn't he?


IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT.  I am tired of
this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture.  Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans.  However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the "politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.  I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to America.  Our population is almost entirely comprised of descendants of immigrants.  However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand.  This idea of America being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity.  As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle.  This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.

We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language.  Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language! 

"In God We Trust" is our national motto.  This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan.  We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented.  It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools.  If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our
culture.

If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet.  We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from.  This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle.  Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so.  But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you to take advantage of one other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.

If you agree -- pass this along; if you don't agree -- I don't want to hear about it.

AMEN