"Sorry, but whenever anyone starts trotting out why they believe their political opinions are more valid than others, based upon their professional expertise, for some reason or other Gahan Wilson's cartoon always comes to mind. LOL"

Sorry, Metchosin, Don Firth asked about my qualifications when I questioned the quality of the research on a link he posted. I don't believe anything on my CV gives me any better right to a political opinion than anyone else, but I am qualified to speak on the validity of the specific argument Don was making.