I SAID:-    ""The Three Wise Monkeys.
As far as I can recall, originally One blind, One deaf, and One dumb.
In this instance all three blind and deaf, and one could heartily wish that all were dumb as well.

Don T.""


KEITH REPLIED:-    ""Don T, we have been on opposite sides throughout, but you have risen above that.
You have recognised that, like the famous monkeys, I have shown wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
You are a fair man.
From your interest, AIDS is clearly an important matter for you.
I expect that you are grateful that I have uncovered some erroneous statements that would have left you operating under serious misconceptions.""

Talk about missing the point!

You, Keith, were indeed one of the three monkeys to whom I was referring, along with Ake and GfS. The word that was out of place was "wise".

Deaf and blind, and the more I hear, the more I believe "DUMB" as well, in its modern sense.

Think twice before you assume that I am complimenting you. That would be the "serious misconception", as you have said nothing on this topic that would merit it.

Don T.