Goverment Spin

On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this
inscription: 'Remus Reid, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison
1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton
detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.'
So Judy recently e-mailed Congressman Harry Reid for information about their
great-great uncle.
Believe it or not, Harry Reid's staff sent back the following biographical
sketch for her genealogy research:
'Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory . His business
empire grew to include  acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and
intimate dealings with the   Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted
several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to
resume his dealings with the  railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a
vital  investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889
  Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor
when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.'
 
NOW THAT is how it's done folks! That's real SPIN.