[WVDXA] 5A7A -- the Untold Story

[Rick Robinson]

Doggone HC, that's a heck of a note. You know we as human beings are not 
perfect, but that type of stuff is hard to swallow for me. I grew up 
like most folks, with prejudices all around me, and I've tried my best 
to better myself and not let those things become part of me. I know 
there are some in this world who make the type of prejudices you mention 
a part of their life and religion. I think this is where we have to 
decide, is this contact with these ********  worth my condoning their 
beliefs, which are in stark contrast to mine? To some it may not matter, 
to others who care about these matters it hurts. Thank you for bringing 
this out, I just wish the world had a chance to know before they made 
the contacts. Maybe then there would have been less enthusiasm.  When 
this gets out among the Amateur community, how many do you think would 
be  proud of that card? Lookie here, I got a card from a bunch of 
prejudiced ******** !! I support hatred around the world!!  Not really 
in the scope of Amateur Radio is it?  I guess a e-mail, phone, writing, 
campaign to the operators of these DX and contest  organizations with 
strong objections  and mention of boycott would get their 
attention.Whether it would do any good is another matter. I wonder what 
and if  the FCC would say about the ARRL condoning  these practices, as 
they are a political arm of their members. Anyway my thoughts on this 
matter. I'm starting to ramble now.  Thanks Hal, for telling the 
story.........Rick.