Unscientific Poll

[Jack Crenshaw]

Terry Perdue wrote:

> Brian -
>
> Unfortunately, I have to agree with Larry Knapp on every point. We all wish
> Heathkit was still making kits, but probably for mostly nostalgic reasons.
> I'm not sure today's kids would have any interest in building electronic
> kits, even if they could build their own Super Nintendos. Chances are you
> might not have many more customers than there are subscribers to this list.

I suspect you may be right. I also feel rather strongly that our society will be all the
poorer for it.  Where are the scientists of the future to come from?  What about the hams
of the future?  The electronic engineers of the future?

Jack

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