LOL, hello, Anthony. Thank you for your kinds words. I do see get to see who claps. I am very grateful for those who do, and so I hope this question doesn't sound less than grateful- I am frequently curious when a person claps once versus 10 or 50 if they know they can clap more.

I have been very fortunate to have some very nice people engaging me in comments. Most of them are on point, make good comments, are fair, and they point out when I am wrong. I really think several people have risen to friend status, and that in itself is humbling. Right now, i think the comments and my response are well balanced, but I can imagine a future, if I were to continue to grow, I might be overwhelmed by responding.

I especially hope the people that I engage in a more adversarial, disagreement sort of position know I am simply engaging in the debate and hold no animosity. It is frequently those who challenge me that help me refine my position. My approach to writing as been very conversational, and sometimes that leads me to saying things in colorful ways that could be interpreted as less accurate.

Until then, it is important to me to respond most the time, as best as i can to the folks that write in. That might be the single most important thing I do here.

I am very passionate about this subject, as you are, too, my friend. Have a great evening.