Withdrawing From Staple Debate

Dear Editor,
      I had decided to withdraw from this heated staple debate that I accidentally sparked ["Postmarks," Feb. 24] because it was obvious that my anti-staple argument easily won over the Chronicle (although I’m starting to suspect the recent lack of staples is due to the obesity epidemic apparent in the South by Southwest editions). But since Mr. Bishop has kept an open mind and appears to have changed his position ["Postmarks," March 16], not to mention that the last wave of readers’ comments suggests the tide has turned, I guess I am willing to extend a hand as well and be open to the possibility of the infamous staples' return. From here on, I agree to make the extra effort in folding my pages against the staples' dominant willpower to prevent orphaned pages from being kicked out of the news racks from which they came. As for my former comrade-in-arms, Mr. Vest, I apologize. But look at the upside: I guess they don't call it The Greensheet for nothing.
    I guess next time before starting a war of words, I will comment on something less controversial, like public transportation or the electric rate hike.