Michael K,
I have to disagree. I'm finding this thread really interesting and I love hearing other people's views on this. IMO, anytime sincere opinions are expressed they carry with them redeeming qualities by their very nature. And what do the bullies have to do with anything? They come, we ignore.
(I didn't mean for this to sound like I have an Attitude, Michael. Maybe I'm in a nit-picky mood. Please forgive if it has too sharp an edge. I just like the thread.)