CXpletive: Yes, I'll consider that that's probably a fair comment from where you're coming from, so I won't bite.
Equally, many of us are fully committed members of the CPU. I hope that you can understand that we have our moral reasons for that position and situation.
To stay on topic; the root cause can be traced back to the OP's opening statement. OMG!!! Have I really agreed with cpdude????