Surprised

I don't know Acheick. Personally I am not offended or hurt by what Sam is saying about me, he is entitled to his opinion. These are important issues I think, and I thought that so far this discussion has been very informative and interesting. Perhaps I am being insensitive, but I don't see the need to lick wounds on this issue. Haven't we all done enough of that? One of the things I greatly value about being out of the Family is being able to actually discuss things rather than suppress questions for the sake of unity or positiveness. We are all mature, intelligent adults and I think we are capable of discussing topics in a serious, mutually respectful, if passionate manner. I did not take some very tempting bait for my smartassedness for this very reason.

Sam, I haven't replied to you yet because I am waiting until you are finished replying to me.