Thanks for the support folks. I try to write eloquent, informed, carefully thought through opinion pieces which, like it or not, are shared with a significant minority worldwide and in the US. I don't see why I should have to don flame retardent clothing when there were many points open for mature debate. So far no one has offered anything resembling a thoughtful set of counter-arguments. This adds to the probability that, at least in part, I am right. No profanity needed thanks.