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From: todd@SCIRTP.UUCP (Todd Jones)
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Subject: Re: bombing begins in 5 minutes
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Date: Fri, 16-Aug-85 14:22:29 EDT
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> 	Oh, lighten up.  Anyone can joke about anything they please.  Don't
> tell me you've never told an joke that wasn't "sick."  Why can't Ronnie do
> the same?  I for one would rather have a President with a since of humor.
> 
> 							Karl
> 
Karl, the point is there are some topics people are too close to
to joke about. Sure I make jokes about nuclear war with my chums,
but I am not exactly in a position to affect the chances of a
nuclear war occurring.

It's analogous to you joking about raping your sister. The main  
reason it's not funny is because you have access to her and could
theoretically do it.

-todd jones