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<DIV><FONT size=4 face="LM Mono 12">I have used the expression Forefathers of
Haskell before. Someone earlier wrote "Haskell will die with the two
Simons." Cruel words that perhaps were not meant to be cruel per se, just a
perceived fact. Making the ancient sign with my hand that signifies my
authority as a teacher my response is as follows: </FONT><FONT size=4
face="LM Mono 12">One must master logic, but not be its
slave.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face="LM Mono 12">In so many ways it is true, from dust to
dust; but any earnest entreaty upon this hallowed ground would involve a token
of respect such as this. We are fortunate that we have him. Let us not be
neglectful for what we have while we still have it!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face="LM Mono 12">In retrospect poor Simon may have said to
himself, "What! I'm not dead and buried yet! What is this man saying! I'm not
that old!" Perhaps I have caused him to chuckle privately. I would prefer the
later.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>