Sorry for what I intended to be humor above, it reads like a real paranoid rant rather than a transparent parody of one--

I must admit to being surprised at how civil everyone still is--I will give a special citation of merit to DougR, for continuing to attempt to present his case rationally, in what must seem like a sea of opposition. McGrath should get a certificate of some sort as well, for voicing such clear and educated views, and in the process, keeping the discussion focussed, and keeping us from deteriorating into partisan name calling--