<p>I understand that Columbia is a tough place. I went to NYU law school, which is also a tough place, and I’m the CEO of my firm. If tough love is the goal, I’m not sure that an anonymous web site is the place to express it. I simply invite all to tone down the discourse. I suspect that the discussion would be more pleasant if it were face-to-face.</p>
<p>And Columbia2002, I respect your points-of-view, as unnecessarily vitriolic they can be, and I’m both pleased and offended that you did not flame me in response. [insert smiley face]</p>