John,
I have not written to the CR list to date, on a such a personal level - and have only spoke of bicycles themselves, and of earlier riders with a sense of respect - I have to say I am very offended by the language and content of your last email, and I do believe that an apology is in order.
First, any discription (true or otherwise) of a personal conversation or interaction that one has with another individual - without the expressed permission of the other - I believe to be entirely unacceptable, inappropriate, and off-topic.
Second, to describe any individual as "looking like a thug" is simply unconscinable.
Third, a characterization that describes the offer of items to you for sale, that are in turn are sold to another - as dishonest, is strictly the result of your interpetation, and again inappropriate in my belief.
Fourth, and finally, the posting of a picture of the person you are deriding in my belief is beyond inconscinable.
I say this out of respect for this individual, whom I have known since my earlier days in racing, and whom has always displayed the very best of character, and kindness.
Bill Ungar Torrance, CA USA
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