Update [2004-11-10 8:36:50 by irmaly]:
Second email from the courier:
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 03:41:37 -0000
Subject: I am Jeff Block
Thank all of you who have shown your concern for my predicament. I assure you that the situation is real and is as I described it in my e-mail last night to a small group of friends. I was terminated because of my expression of free speech against the war in Iraq. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the uproar that my speaking up has caused.
I must admit to being a rookie when it comes to internet groups such as this. My only previous internet experience is with sending and receiving personal e-mails so I hope that you will bear with me as I feel my way along.
In response to some of the questions I gather have been asked; the bank involved is the Boone, NC branch of the Bank of Granite. I assure all of you that my speech and conduct at all times was mild mannered and calm. In fact, I introduced myself and continued the conversation with a customer who was present at the time (a Bush voter) and we agreed that America is stronger with shared opinions. We shook hands upon parting.
As to Mr. Forlines, I do not know this person.
I am a registered Democrat with a Banner Elk mailing address, and I am amazed that that information is so readily available.
I will go online again tomorrow evening and update the situation for you and will try to answer any questions that you might have.
I hope this has been as helpful to you as just knowing of your presence has been helpful to me!- Jeff