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There is a difference between how one describes himself, particularly when they are a showman, and the labels others use.
To the best of my knowledge, Fury has never qualified as a solicitor. It would not be the same standard.
Given his incredible record, I don’t think I will challenge him as...
First, note that traveller was a joint designation with Gypsy, rather than Gypsy alone, and second, it was 11 years ago. My experience as a legal professional is that I could be subject to discipline for use of the term Gypsy.
See also https://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2019/03/gypsy.html...
I happily respond to “Hey, brother, where you hail from?” with either “Salt Lake 17” or “Lodge of Concord, Cheshire.” depending on where I am and the role I’m filling. I’ll then likely ask, “What’s your grand lodge? You tell me. I shake your hand, and introduce my wife if she’s with me.
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Right. And how do you determine that? Not all of us have dues cards. Clandestine masons have dues cards.
You didn't address what "deeper" information you would discuss in public.
hmm. I don think you addressed any of the points: how do you determine they are on the square, “legally.”
And what “deeper” information would you discuss on the street?
Thanks.
That leaves three problems:
Not all GLs have dues cards.
Clandestine masons have dues cards.
One shouldn’t be surprised if they get a laugh unless requesting to see a dues card when being examined to sit in lodge, particularly if asking a senior mason to prove his status outside of lodge.