[SoFloFreeper]

Thanks for at least answering the questions. :) You have more fortitude and honesty than another on the thread.

(btw, I don’t agree with your conclusions but I am very glad you took the time to think about this and provide a clear response to direct inquiries! You ought to go into electoral politics—we need more people who just answer the questions!)

God bless.

[BlackElk]

You are welcome. I often wonder why people participate on a site like FR but either fail to state their principles or refuse to defend them. That we disagree on some conclusions is what makes FR the interesting place that it is.

As to running for office: I am too old, too poor, too disabled to seek office. I did run as a GOP nominee for Congress in 1974 but the electorate had the good sense to say no. Now, I join former NYC Mayor Ed Koch who always responds to pleas that he run again after he lost in a third term bid to David Dinkins: They had their chance. NOW, they will have to suffer. In any event, you are too kind.

God bless you and yours!