<p>jym, permit me to apologize to you and others if I have offended you. My objective was to engage in a spirited, heated debate; I believe the argumentative tradition is good, and occasionally we may even inadvertently slander and insult, then we regroup but we should never back off due to politeness.</p>
<p>From Europe to India I have been brought up on a fierce confrontational argumentative tradition and I do get carried away in the US until I realize how sensitive and touch Americans are.</p>
<p>My apologies, again, and wish you well.</p>