Biggus,
“before throwing your teddy bear out of the cot”
At no time did my teddy leave my cot. Unlike your own apparently.
“I didn't attack the basic premise of your arguement,
I was quite aware that you did not attack “the basic premise” of my argument being the “reader” that I am. My reply was simply to give you some more information on my thinking. The quip about the Irish Navy was meant in jest but since I now see you have no sense of humour I will refrain in the future.
As to “if you can't take some simple criticism” !”, the funny thing here is that I am quite capable of taking criticism, simple or otherwise. Furthermore I do not post so that I can “win many people over to your way of thinking”. I leave that for people like yourself. I do not require the validation of others that you find so important.
I posted on this thread to add my opinions to the rest. I am quite willing to discuss any of these issues but I am not looking to convert anyone.
Cheers
BHR