M.Ted — Thank you for recognizing almost every point I was trying to make and, as far as I can see, not having to harm a single crow. I'm not sure we're in total agreement, but at least I think I've been allowed out of your "beyond any hope" category. Hope it wasn't too painful.
I agreed all along that slavery with the rallying point, but I did and still maintain it was not the reason qua reason cheers,