Jeez, Roger...
1: The fact that that you are "cheering" Ed on indicates much of what is wrong with this thread - cheering sections (on both/all sides of the issue). When I felt like I was being cheered on for whatever ulterior motives some thought I had was the instant I removed myself from this discussion as an "active" participant in it. The idea that there are cheering sections here, no matter who one may be cheering for, seems to indicate that this has become a largely PERSONAL discussion. Like I said, that was when I stepped off to the sideline. Might I suggest those of you that have become personally wrapped up in this do the same. The view is better.
2: Roger, I'm pretty sure "Enjoy...what you've been given" are words that would never be uttered out of Ed's mouth. Speaking on behalf of others, or just speaking out like that, has been a major cause of this thread going to hell. I said plenty, pages ago, but it also didn't help when some implied that I wanted to run the Spring Fling. Gimme a break!
Anyways, this post is sure not intended as a flame. Just as a suggestion. Trust me here in saying that if you're not real careful what you say around here, you're probably going to piss off a decent sized group of people. I would know.
My suggestion to all, from personal experience right here in this very thread, is to not make this so damned personal. I think if YOU'VE been attacked, it's fair for you to fight back. But, there seems to be a lot of "fighting on behalf of..." going on that isn't getting anyone anywhere. Maybe I'm wrong, and I'm sure not
telling anyone to stop it.......just making an observation from the sideline.
