[tcostell]

I see my sarcasm detector is on the fritz as well. Forgive my "knee jerk" defense, but Sowell and his work have had a very direct impact on my work and my career, so I'm a little sensitive. Too much so I suppose.

Apologies.

[M. Thatcher]

No problem! I love Tom Sowell - he is one of the great intellectual lights of our age, and one of my mentors and heroes.