Kent,

I did not suggest that disagreement is/has to be negative.  We are sharing dialogue, that is all, and if we don't see eye to eye, I don't interpret that as necessarily negative, and obviously, neither do you, and that's great.  Disagreement is often positive, because with different points of view, horizons open, and the result is often constructive.

I did NOT in any way..insinuate that you were an asshole..I don't know how that notion even crept into your thoughts...I have responded to several of your other posts, and always found you pleasant in tone and thoughtful; I still feel that way.

You have had a lot of pain in your life, and I think you are very brave and open about your illness.  My pain is largely mental, and a daily struggle.  If you do have material to read that you think is helpful, I will take you up on your offer at some time and read/listen to what you suggest.

Let me go back to the Hegel...perhaps I need to rethink things, but at this point I can only conclude that we have some different (not necessarily opposed) views on a subject, and I have enjoyed sharing.

My Best Always,

Gene