Why on Earth is your degree of such importance to you WAV. I have met Sean, but only on a couple of occasions; I have never met you. So I judge you both on your postings. Sean is much better educated than you are, better read, and capable of a level of analytical thought that you could only dream of.

He doesn't need me to defend him, but I write as a disinterested observer (with a degree, several diplomas, several memberships of professional bodies, a couple of Fellowships, published author, professional musician...but so what - if my reasoning didn't hold water, all these would be as valueless as your degree and four tecnical certificates).

Regards Stu

PS hope you don't mind Sean