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Re: Tesla Related Article

Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson" <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Bill,
I remember you telling that story some years ago. Interesting. It sounds like Mr. Wagner may have a hot button you inadvertently pressed. It could be that he's been in some battles on the issue and may have a sore spot. Who knows, maybe just a bad day in his life also. Were all human and do error (especially with misinterpreted email correspondence).
When I've corresponded with Mr. Wagner, I had the opposite experience. He seemed very thoughtful and a well spoken individual. Nothing seemed "out there". But, it's possible he may be one of those individuals who is a Tesla nut where there is little room for "perspective". In any event, I had a very pleasant correspondence with Mr. Wagner, and in light of your experience, I just wanted to share my own. 

Take care,
Bart

Tesla list wrote:


Original poster: Gomez Addams <gomezaddams@xxxxxxxxx>


On Jun 21, 2006, at 5:16 PM, Tesla list wrote:


Original poster: Ben McMillen <spoonman534@xxxxxxxxx>

Hi All,
   I noticed this article in the paper today..

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06172/699840-115.stm

Seemed a rather fitting article for Tesla..



I'm delighted to see Mr. Wagner's efforts (to put busts of Tesla in
schools all around the nation) succeeding.  But I have to say, that
guy was a real jerk to me the one and only time I tried to correspond
with him.

I wrote him to:

A) thank him for the efforts that he and his student were making to
get Tesla the recognition he deserves,

and

B) to point out one small factual error he made on his web site
concerning Edison.  I believe my message was thoughtfully worded and
quite respectful in tone.

The red-hot flaming email I received back from him, full of vitriol
about my "misguided hero worship" seemed to me like the rantings of a
senile mind, or possibly untreated high blood pressure.  It was right
out of left field.

I worry that a man like that is allowed to teach young minds.  He
seemed to be quite off his rocker, frankly.  But at least he is doing
some good, despite all that.

  - Bill "Gomez" Lemieux

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