Date:         Fri, 18 Dec 1998 15:50:17 EST
From: "Dustin S. Klein" <PPFB@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [WRITERS] INT: A List of lists slips out of the tent...

First, thanks for considering me helpful by listing me among the runners-up
for the TECH category.

While my activity over the past year or so has been somewhat limited, I have
tried to find enough time to share anything my professional writing experience
has taught me. I feel that because of what I've gained from WRITERS over the
past four years, I enjoy finding the time to do that.

The following honor, though, left me scratching my head:

<< List Liberal
       Winner: Judy Ray with 50% of the vote!
       And leaning that way, we also find: Robert Crawford, Dustin Klein
  >>

As anyone who knows me in person knows, I've always considered myself a
moderate -- conservative economically... very conservative, pro-military
spending, in favor of small government... but liberal on social issues such as
being pro-choice. Ironically, I'm also very pro-capital punishment, which, as
I often joke, at least makes me consistent.

Thus, I found it interesting to see my name associated with the word
"liberal." I think it was just two years ago that the MJ awards tabbed me one
of the List Conservatives.

I guess, then, that those social issues seem to raise their heads more often
on WRITERS than economics over the past year.

Speaking of economics... I had the pleasure yesterday of spending a hour with
a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank. If you ever get the chance to
pick a high-ranking economist's brain, do so. It was an enlightening -- and
truly educational -- experience.

Anyway, I appreciate the votes either way. I means people do, indeed, read
what I have to say and reflect upon it.  Thanks again!!!

          :-)

          Dustin