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We must remember that the listserv is no more of a political forum than the Camino is. I hope we can keep them both simple and positive. <BR>
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The ONLY reason I brought up the unpleasant exchange with the young German man is that he insisted on ranting political protests.....(which happened to be anti-American) in an inappropriate setting. Prospective pilgrims might want to be aware of that possibility. Indeed, I brought it up in response to a direct question. <BR>
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I have no doubt that most of us on this listserv have our particular political outlooks which are determined by many many things particular to our experience. Here's hoping we can keep them to ourselves and out of this listserve and off the Camino.<BR>
M Parker<BR>
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