<p>zack, good to hear things are going well.</p>
<p>Half of those who are calling you a baby killer are jealous and the other half appreciates what you are doing. Keep up the good job.</p>
<p>I am sure the Lepplas are a fine family. The tolerance of which you are now becoming more aware will cause you to better appreciate those from all walks of life, from Idis, to the locals who are screaming “baby killer”, and even to your intolerant classmates.</p>
<p>Rise above the pettyness of your classmates. As a teacher, I have found that it is running rampant in your generation. I was from the segregated South. It took a while, but eventually all my company classmates realized that I was the one who grasped Calculus. They are still thankful to me for the many hours of tutoring. Many people on this forum will guffaw that my company classmates will tell them that I am the smartest person that they have ever met. It took a while. Find the way. Win them over. You can and you will. Be a team player regardless and you will benefit from it. Good luck and stay in touch.</p>
<p>OBTW, I am sure that you will regret telling this forum that you know John. They are probably already lining up.</p>