I am gratified, Scott, that your essay has stimulated such thoughtful, well stated opinions. Not all need be in agreement as to the exact nature and consequences of our current social zeitgeist, but the important thing is that we, WITH OPEN MINDS , explore together the issues that confront us, and as many possible answers we might find, for among the many possible answers, there is one that is best. It is that for which we all must search, in hope of avoiding destructive violence, which is often a proposed answer but never the best one. Carry on in your quest, and i follow.