If I were in charge, I wouldn't delete one post on this thread. For one thing it proves beyond question that Max was absolutely right in his short list of people who should pack up and leave--at least temporarily--til they realize why Max has had the reaction he did.

The most obvious observation--amazing that articulate and intelligent people don't seem to realize it--is that the people on the short list seem to think that their opinion is worth as much--or more--than that of Max. Dead wrong--and they'd best learn that.