From:	The Deb Decker <RJR96326@****.UTULSA.EDU>
Subject:	Mathias and Spirits
Date:	Tue, 10 Aug 1993 16:08:52 -0500

>>>>>[Geez. . .you would not believe how long it can take to shoot a hot
action scene that only lasts 3 minutes out in the hot sun-parched subsprawl
of Broken Arrow. Sorry I've been intermittan lately, I guess I should clue
you in on my shadowy activities. . .

Ah, William, I'm not exactly built like you, decker-wise :) and couldn't
figure out exactly how to operate Matthias. So I, ah, I. . .well, I took it
(him?) apart, and rigged him to my deck. Tell me if it's having the correct
effect.]<<<<<
-- Jaez <15:50:32/8-10-54>

>>>>>[Powerhouse, I ask in the name of Peace and the Great Spirit that you
and others who have followed your lead cease your questioning of Mr. Lowe
and his activities. The simple reasons have been given and failed to dissuade
you; perhaps a lengthier response will quell your appetite for knowledge that
must be limited.

Many years ago, when the new world was waxing into old age, the Euro first
appeared before my people. He came without knowledge or forethought as to our
existence; his deadly diseases and evil vices were foisted upon us without
warning for either side. We struggled against him, but in the end were forced
to submit and live our lives in poverty, discontent, and depression.

Many would say that it was a bad experience for my people. But it was good,
it gave us strength. The very fact that we survived to retake our rightful
place as guardians of the Great Spirit's temporal gift to us all gives us
the inner strength and character to be good people. Without the threat of the
white man, our own greed and avarice would have overwhelmed us, making us
unfit to care for the land.

The insects have their place in our lives, not only in the biosphere, but
as threats to our very existence. Only by harnessing that which is good
within us will we be able to prevent them from conquering us, and once
we have harnessed that which is good, we will be strong as a people, whether
Indian, metahuman, or Euro.

Furthermore, you will notice that the insect friends of Mr. Lowe were
helpful in your case, aiding you in fighting the evil spider spirit. The
Great Spirit has shown you that good and evil must coexit to prevent the
ultimate rise and victory of our deepest vices.

I am old, and have seen many things happen as I watch the universe unfold.
Fight your enemies, but do not question the reason for their
existence.]<<<<<
-- Tearchild <16:03:21/8-10-54>