Thank you very much, ma'am.

I'd point out that I wasn't trying to change the subject. The real subject is people being used by large corporations however we name them. I do my best to avoid food that is over-packaged; I do my best to use as little gasoline as possible; I do my best to be a good person (although at times my mouth makes it seem like the opposite is the case). I also know that doing one's best ranks don't amount to squat when one's best isn't good enough. I have always admired people--you included--who speak their minds. I have read some of your writings that I could locate on the www and you are one fine writer. I guess your song got me on a bad week (some folks have bad days, I have bad weeks ot even sometimes bad decades). If I have insulted you, I formally apologize. And informally apologize, too.

I agree that people who light up around others deserve to have their arses kicked. BIG time. It just ain't right. Were I a non-smoker it would get me POed. So, where does that leave it? From my perspective you have been very gracious--despite the fact I think the song is too "in yer face". I would have felt that tweny years ago when I was wearing the friggin' patch, because after that I have never had a complete night's sleep again. And I think that if I was busking and some guy came over and blew his cigarette smoke around me that it would bother me, too. So, I do know where you're comin' from. Keep on keepin' on, and keep writing/playing your songs. AND, stop leaving that guitar of yours leaning agains things. There there be dragons. AND, direct sunlight is not all that good for guitars. I'm entering my dotage, so I get to complain about all kinds of stuff that is none of my business.

Thanks again, Carol.