An open letter to Michael Goldfarb

Subject: Thanks so much!

Mr. Goldfarb,

You may have just energized a whole bunch of completely apolitical geek types with this paragraph:
It may be typical of the pro-Obama Dungeons & Dragons crowd to disparage a fellow countryman's memory of war from the comfort of mom's basement, but most Americans have the humility and gratitude to respect and learn from the memories of men who suffered on behalf of others.

from your screed:

http://www.johnmccain.com/McCainReport/Read.aspx?guid=181471d0-5456-4434-9f78-2f30ffc39459

I have to say, "Way to go!" Others have tried to get the gaming crowd to work to effect change for some time now, and now you've gone and done it.

You have a lot to learn about gamers, though. We are some of the most brave, chivalrous, honorable people you can possibly hope to meet.

Think about it.

We still believe in heroes, we still believe in the individual, we still believe that there are things worth living and dying for.

And some of us may have voted for your candidate before this.

Congratulations, I guess you didn't want the gamer vote.

You're certainly not getting mine.

Sincerely,

Sam Chupp

categories Random | SambearPoet | datetime August 19, 2008 11:35 am

  • By Wordweaverlynn, August 20, 2008 @ 2:24 am

    If any segment of society lives out the warriors' code, it's gamers.

    And there are gamers on the front lines. I've known a few.

  • By James Jeffers, August 20, 2008 @ 8:13 am

    "If any segment of society lives out the warriors' code, it's gamers."

    You've got to be kidding. Have you been to a gaming venue lately? I've seen the levels of fitness and "warior code" is not one of traits that came to mind.

    And as for the constant demand that I show gratitude for the people who suffered for my behalf: I did not ask you to suffer for my sake. I owe gratitude to *no one*.

  • By SambearPoet, August 20, 2008 @ 10:17 am

    Not to speak for her, but I think what Lynn's talking about is spirit, not body.

    At least, that's my reference. Many gamers I know are extremely honorable, several of them are in the military or are veterans. Maybe your mileage may vary in the spirit department.

    The beauty of America, to me, is that you can say things like "I didn't ask you to suffer for my sake. I owe gratitude to *no one*." and you are protected in your speech.

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