Kevin:

You say that you don't hate me, but you just hate my words. Well friend, that makes no sense. Since this is a message board --- the only thing representing any of us here are our words. So for you to say that you do not hate me --- but you just hate my words --- is a contradiction that I just cannot seem to understand.

You also say that you do not want to know me --- as you continue to engage me in an ongoing dialogue --- the true prupose of which is only known (and understood) by yourself.

Dan and Pat have put a CUSTOMIZE function on this message board --- if you cannot stand me to the degree of which you claim --- please by all means HIDE MY POSTS and be done with your headache once and for all.

I honestly would not mind if you did this . . .

If you honestly don't like me --- that is your choice. I am not looking for new friends anyway. But, please do not insult my intelligence by wrapping your remarks in this "I don't hate YOU, I just hate your words" xenophobic jive bullshit.

One last thing --- I, among many others here, are extremely concerned about the ongoing sniping and the level of mean- spiritedness that goes along with it. The next time you want to bitch at someone, please do it by private message. These continued attacks in public do not benefit anyone --- so what exactly are you trying to accomplish with all of this?

Are you trying to guilt me into an act of contrition?

KDB = Buffalo, NY USA