edit alias problem

[Dale L . Morris]

When I try Esc a to edit my alias file, I receive the following:
 /home/dlm/.mutt/aliases: line 2: syntax error near unexpected token 
`<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>'
/home/dlm/.mutt/aliases: line 2: `alias spam    Spam Recycle Bin        
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>'
Press any key to continue...

I probably have something setup wrong in my .muttrc/settings file, but
I'm not sure what. Any ideas?
thanks
-- dale


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