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barium glazes debate apology due

updated tue 7 nov 06

 

Donald Burroughs on mon 6 nov 06


Hello Vince
I would like to apologize for my rant. I guess your use of the
word "faith" as opposed to "knowledge" is what put me over the top.
Again a most sincere apology.

Sincerely, Donald Burroughs

Vince Pitelka on mon 6 nov 06


Donald Burroughs wrote"
> Hello Vince
> I would like to apologize for my rant. I guess your use of the
> word "faith" as opposed to "knowledge" is what put me over the top.

Donald -
Your apology is certainly accepted, and thank you for that. But I would
like to point out that the word "knowledge" would be inappropriate in that
context. I do not have positive "knowledge" that my students always
practice proper safety precautions in the use of toxic materials. How could
I? I teach them to be safe and responsible in the studio, and they seem to
take that information seriously, so I have "faith" that they will follow
through.
- Vince

Vince Pitelka
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