[Prestidigitweeze]

This comment is off-topic.

I stopped replying to this thread when it became apparent that to continue the discussion would involve a considerable amount of time. Trouble is, I'm trying to devote more of that to creative and editorial projects.

However, I kept reading the thread -- even though I disagree with a great deal of it -- because, despite the vituperative potential of the subject, the pitch of civility and content in subsequent posts has been admirable. Thanks to the other participants for that.