I would like to say that I am very, very sorry for having posted the message just above. I took advantage of an opportunity to play "gotcha," and I got carried away. I did not understand how hurtful this "jew-hater" label was to Jim, and how it would affect him.

I have known Jim here at Mudcat for many years, and I have always thought the world of him. He is an excellent folk music researcher and a great source of information - and he is generous and helpful to a fault. But on top of that, he is a man of integrity and a man with a big, big heart. I don't always agree with him on political issues, but I admire his passion and his honesty.

And no, I do not believe that Jim Carroll is a Jew Hater, or that he would ever be a "hater" of anyone. He's too good a man.

I'm very sorry that I hurt you, Jim. I hope you'll forgive me.

-Joe Offer-

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And now I'm going to close this thread, to put the hurtful comments to rest. -Joe-