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Subject: 
Legos role in Anti-terrorism
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Fri, 2 Nov 2001 01:13:17 GMT
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  I wanted to share with you all... I'm currently serving onboard the U.S.S.
Carl Vinson (CVN-70) which you may know is participating in Operation
Enduring Freedom.  Even in the face of terror, war and anthrax my Lego
hobbie goes uninterrupted as I have spent over $1500 online buying trains,
planes and ships.
  With the mail taking even longer to arrive, my office is decorated with
Legos.  For those of you who feel silly about enjoying legos... DON'T!  My
lego collection here, reminds me of the little things I take for granted.
Some co-workers used to tease me about my collection but after
seeing/playing with my bulldozer and pirate ship, they don't tease me anymore.
  There are some people who disagree with Bush's plan against terrorism and
that's just fine.  Just as long as they don't forget who it is who gives
them the freedom to disagree.



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  Re: Legos role in Anti-terrorism
 
Wow! Hello and Welcome! This is great to hear, Joseph. It makes me smile. :-) (especially the part about co-worker conversion) I'm delighted to know you can have LEGO toys with you. It's amazing, how a few minifigs can lighten up a dark time... -Suz (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Legos role in Anti-terrorism
 
(...) What about the freedom to live where you were born without the fear of having your home bombed? Does it apply to people from Afghanistan? I originally thought that lugnet.general was not for politics discussions. However, seeing that the (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.general)

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