Rachel, I think you have hit on something I have been fascinated with for years. Life is so much more boring (and vicious) when you eliminate the greys. Everything isn't always black or white.

A polarized people cannot work together for the greater good.

Two polar opposites; Chas and Gary, are good friends of mine. That's because I have had the great privilege of visiting Chas and talking to Gary on a regular basis. I call Nigel and have gotten a lot more interaction with all three by talking or visiting than from simply responding electronically.

In fact, I joined the "zone" to look at the difference between purely electronic and more involved interpersonal communication from an academic aspect. I don't visit any other site. In fact, except for specs, I don't even use arrangers; at least not for performance.

I'm told that the great exodus from the bar was because of my comments related to political issues.

Of those who left, if we were sitting across from each other, the only thing we would be fighting about is who would buy the next round.

Rachel, you are one of my favorites here. Hopefully, after the world settles down a bit and I recover a little more I may try to talk to you in person.

I'd really enjoy that. If possible, I'd gladly buy the next round.


Russ