But after you have been here a while longer, you may realize that Jim is a man of few words.
He early on answered an important question to clarify things. I've never seen him get into these discussions.
I don't think you will get him to change his mind, but perhaps he will take the time from his political activism and the approximently 18 hours a day he spends keeping this site running smoothly to answer you.
No, I didn't ping him. He is busy enough without having another unnecessary ping on his comments page and I am not speaking for him as I said above.
My best to you.
I hope you get your answer if that is what is deemed necessary.
I would just think that due to the charges inferred w/ his thread, that he may want to further elucidate so as to not have his feelings misinterpreted or misconstrued.