But, why be like Pete, and have a preceived answer before such an opportunity is provided-as Bill D was attemoting to provide?

I checked the last couple of Bill D's & you've lost me , Ed. Can you cast that in simple English?

why cant it be done in a respectful manner?

I'm sorry, Ed - you may choose to respect ignorance, anti-intellectualism, denial of fact and bloody-minded bullheadedness, but I can't and don't.

YMMD