"Arny Krueger" wrote

Either the letter was true, in which case the author is acting
reprehensibly, or its a bad joke and a lie, in which case the author is
acting reprehensibly.

The letter was not true, Arny. You know that.

I sent it to bonniebugs (Richie) wanting him to think
it was intended for booniebug (Marc). I don't know
what he thought, but he forwarded it to you. That was
the hope. I suppose you could say it was a bad joke
and a lie. We laughed. I don't think too many folks
would agree it was reprehensible. It was just a dupe.
Richie was the dupe. He was duped. The funny thing
is - neither you nor Richie would ever admit to being
duped, wrong or lying.