I think Fran was just 'pulling my chain' as I sometimes do his...all in fun. Perhaps he should have chosen a way that didn't have political overtones BUT I also probably should not have responded (I knew he was only kidding). For that I apologize. I would hate to see someone leave a great forum like this for something that I participated in (however trivial), even if I didn't initiate it. Still, as adults, I also think we need to not be so thin-skinned. There's also such a thing as OVERreaction.

Again, my apologies for not just accepting a friendly (and harmless) jab for what it was and just smiling and ignoring it.

chas