Blanc Weber wrote:

Statements like these, with which cpunks retort to each other all the time, are examples of the ever-continuing exercise of logic which goes on the list - even if not formally delineated nor announced as being of such intent (LOGOS).

I am glad for the points which "Sir Galahad" brought up, because they point out the difference between essential vs non-essential elements in arguments like this one.

My warmest thanks to Blanc Weber for 'beating me to the punch' about 'Sir Galahad's' thoughtful analysis. His post is the sort of give and take which focuses debate and raises the level of intellectual discourse. Thank you, 'Sir Galahad' and Blanc Weber. I hope other posters to this list can emulate your examples. Logos out