[the invisib1e hand]

Lord of the Rings, or "LOTR" as you referred to it, was the most painful theatrical torture I have ever sat through.

You must be younger than I am -- the generation that needs to have things pounded into it.

[pvoce]

You must be younger than I am -- the generation that needs to have things pounded into it.

If 40 is younger than you, then yes - I am younger. I have read the books in my youth as well, and can enjoy reading them as much as watching the movies.

I trust, also, that as a USAF veteran and a preacher, no pounding upon is necessary upon MY part...