[David Kirkham]

Blackjack,

When I read your post I thought of a story I heard of President Lincoln. My memory of all of the details is sketchy but the main point I have never forgotten.

Seems like he was really mad at a general on one occasion and so he wrote him a particularly scathing letter.

The letter was written because the general did not pursue a retreating Confederate army after a battle the South had lost. It was Lincoln’s assertion he should have pursued them and destroyed what was remaining of the army and the war would have been over. As it was, the Confederates escaped and were able to regroup and wage war for another couple of years.

In the letter, President Lincoln went on as to how the General was inept and had cost the lives of many men by prolonging the war. I think he ever asked for his resignation.

Of course, Lincoln was not known for "flaming" anyone so this may come as a surprise to most people that he ever addressed anyone is such harsh tones.

The only reason we know about the letter today is because it was found in his desk after his assassination. You see, he wrote the letter, thought better of it---and most importantly--never sent it.

If I have offended you with something I have written, I am truly sorry. I did not mean to offend. I am by no means an expert on the subject or any other for that matter. Most of you out there know far more about cars than I will ever know. I just enjoy talking with you all and sharing what small information and experience we have so we can all get smarter and not kill ourselves or our customers.

Have a great day and Happy Motoring!

David Kirkham, President
Kirkham Motorsports

p.s. As for Turk’s comments, I have forwarded them to a neighbor of mine who is a physician in the state mental hospital. They have never seen a case anything like this before and are trying to figure out how to get him in for research...