"Fred J. McCall" wrote in message
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"Jonathan" wrote:


Like deaths have killed the mountain climbing business, no doubt. Oh,
wait just a moment, that hasn't happened at all!


Maybe you're correct, the United States of America should convert
it's flagship scientific research goal to well-heeled thrill seekers.

Why did I just get a mental image of Louis XVI playing croquet
and in between bites of Haute Cuisine, turning to Marie and asking
"what's that noise in the distance?"


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