It's interesting how you picked out one bone of contention in an excellent post and didn't talk hardly at all about the great points she made.
Why is it "interesting"?
And while we're at it, why are you telling me what joannie intended to say?
She's more than capable of communicating her thoughts personally, without any intermediaries.
Today is a day to celebrate, tomorrow is a day to iron out problems and differences.
Today we bask in the mandate.