[SoConPubbie]

People have to come to things in their own way, and at some point, it is less important how you reached that destination than that you actually reached it.

Exactly!

If someone is on the road to recovery, as this OP is as shown by his/her post, why offend them?

Besides, there is a real-risk of appearing pompous and self-righteous when responding in this manner.

[HotHunt]

I saw what you did there.

I don't believe in being "offended". Only liberals are offended.

I believe in saying it like it is clearly so there is no misunderstanding. If someone is offended by that approach, that is their problem, not mine.

And at 72 years old, pompous and self-righteous fit me just fine.

So speak for yourself and don't be lecturing me.

[DGravalloni]

I’ve been around the internet to know people will respond in different ways. After 50 anything you realize can be considered late in coming, but perhaps that’s the purpose of lifetimes. How boring to know it all and never discover anything!