A gracious, friendly response would have gone a lot farther than the "dim bulb," to convince jmt of the error...but I understand, you love your state, as I love mine.
But I love America and FR more...
It has nothing at all to do with my state, nore jmt's or anyone elses, it was purely about the posters postings on this thread.
In life, it's not what happens, but how we react that makes us who we are. jmt's reactions to criticism are very juvenile, and indicate a serious lack of formal education, as well as the ability to absorb said education.