> & I have scrupulously avoided mentioning these points

Dean, you are quite correct. I am sorry that what I said was broadcasted; that post was a message to the moderators that I thought Bob's post was a personal attack, and I gave an example of the type of restraint that I normally exercise, which is to NOT criticize. 

If you peruse my past posts, I have not raised these issues because they are in fact NOT important. It is NOT important how the letters are written, nor is it important to scrutinize an individual's background, which he is wont to do. But I hope this dies out soon, as I have no desire to engage in a flame war with anyone.

Pete

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