"I do think the forum would be less interesting, however, if only one point of view was presented."

Exactly so, Doug! I would not presume to speak for Big Mick (nor for that matter does he necessarily speak for me), but perhaps in the heat of the moment he did not chose his words as carefully as he might have.

I feel that the purpose of debate is to hear and consider other viewpoints and to stimulate thought. Please don't "lay off." In the words of the not-so-immortal MacBeth, "Lay ON. . . !

Don Firth