[Physicist]

First, a heartfelt welcome to FreeRepublic. You'll get flamed to hell and back, of course, but then again everybody here does, no matter what their views.

Second, I'd be interested to hear your take on this article: Excuses, Excuses.

Sharp essay, BTW, but I'm afraid you plucked some awfully low-hanging fruit.

[Lazamataz]

First, a heartfelt welcome to FreeRepublic. You'll get flamed to hell and back, of course, but then again everybody here does, no matter what their views.

Not me.

I am universally loved.

When I fart it's potpourri, when I sneeze it's pixie dust, when I poo it's jellybeans, and when I vomit it's fruit salad.

I am universally loved, and I have no more odor than a freshly-baked muffin.