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phenomenon in the United States.
Definitions-Skate: term for the
action of riding a skateboard, as
well as the performance of tricks
Or a well-known logical operator
in this schema it implies a choice.
Diec referent term for the action of
anding life, specifically the life of
one not skating
Implication #1: Scane or Die pro-
vides an abstract choice when the
phrase is posed as a question,
though it is meaningless when
taken out of context
Implication #2: Although mean
ingless in isolation, Skate or Die
can acquire descriptive meaning
For example, one can imagine a
man precariously balanced upon
a halfpipe and describe the situa
tion accurately as "skate or die."
Implication #3 Skate or Die as a
command in the above situation,
one might yell to the man bal
anced at the top. *Skate or die!"
This would gain more meaning if
the one who yalls is responsible
for putting the man where he is.
Implication #4: Skate or Die as
religion. Skate or Die could be
used as a guiding principle, where-
in a skater would refer to the
guide "Skate or Die" wherever
a decision has to be made. For
example: "What shall I do today?"
"Skate or die." "Oh, thank good-
ness, now I know what to do
Conclusions: Skate or Die is simul
taneously meaningless, descrip-
tive, authoritative and imperative;
from this conclusion one must ask
the following: are "no skateboard-
ing laws in violation of the free-
dam at religion guaranteed by the
US constitution?
Christian 5 Anderson
Baltimore, MD
In regards to "Vamp" in the
September issue
right on!
a vam
pire, and t
am glad that
someone finally took
the time to reveal the
truth. Not only is he truth-
fully stating we can't fly and don't
require human flesh, but I also ask
that we cut the bullshit about gar
lic and crucifixes. I happen to love
garlic, and I even have a crucifix
in my room. I used to trade sex for
blood. You'd be amazed at how
many people will. After a while it
got too dangerous, so now I only
go to a few select friends who
have sworn themselves to secre-
cy. And contrary to popular belief,
vampires can go out in daylight
without bursting into flames.
though many prefer not to. I find
it's easier with a pair of shades;
sunlight gives me migraines.
Praferably, I sleep all day and sit
up all night, but my folks and
boyfriend can't handle it. All I can
says I'm damn proud of who I am,
and I wouldn't give up my heritage
for all the skate gear in the world.
Misery
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I wandered where all you blood-
suckers want. Ted
ant
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