As I've noted in private mail to you, *WE* are not conducting this investigation. *WE* are not involved. *WE* haven't been summoned to provide evidence in court.
First off, 'we' ARE involved. This case is IMPORTANT, and can have far- reaching consequences for us. This reminds me of the old story that starts out 'they came and got the Jews, and I said nothing because I wasn't a Jew...'.
Well, yes. I don't get easily excited about court cases. The case is IMPORTANT, but having had long experience with courts, I know that
Agreed, it IS important!
I have a great deal of trouble getting excited over something that will take years to resolve, yes. This is not like watching the D-Day invasion, or even like watching trench warfare in WWI. This is very much like watching people playing chess while immersed in ice cold molasses. Hard to get thrilled by the pace, Mr. Detweiler.
The attorneys and other experts looking at this case apparantly don't share your lack of enthuasism. Even in the very early stages, the groundwork that is laid in a case like this is of TREMENDOUS importance to the outcome of the case, regardless of how long it takes to be resolved. Frankly, I'm surprised at your lackadaisical attitude - if you had been involved in the justice system in this country for any length of time, you'd have realized that EVERY step taken along the way is IMPORTANT, regardless of how trivial or unimportant those steps appear now. Cases involving billions of dollars have been decided by trivial details. -- Ed Carp, N7EKG erc@apple.com 510/659-9560 anon-0001@khijol.uucp If you want magic, let go of your armor. Magic is so much stronger than steel! -- Richard Bach, "The Bridge Across Forever"