Man, I am glad you decided to come back, Aziz.

But I dunno the answer to your question. Dealing with assholes in the midst of a civil conversation is always dicey, since most good conversations are predicated on inclusion and civility. Someone like that comes along and you are faced with a schizo situation. Perhaps the right thing to do is to not receive any such communication -- the intant you see it, you drop it without regret or response and it isn't allowed to register.

That's a personal choice sometimes hard to make. I guess it depends on which buttons get pushed.

Anyway, you should know your usually good spirits and articulate courage are appreciated.

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