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May 1974

PO Box 1980

Saloon talk

I see no reason for the vulgar talk of the barroom being brought into an AA meeting. Lately, it seems that an unusual amount of cussing and swearing is mouthed at meetings, not alone by the new member, but by those fortunate enough to have many sober days in the program. Some appear to use this shock technique to impress on other members the tough drinking careers they had before entering AA. Others seem to think their exalted stature of service gives them this privilege.

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