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I sent a PM to be polite to others in the forum. Yes, I think you’re an asshole.

This is the problem with the internet. Cowards like you can insult a stranger and their family without fear of repercussions. If you had insulted me like that to my face I would beaten you severely. But, that’s why you do it over the internet, isn’t it?

I was going to let this drop, but I thought better of it. I may be wasting electrons but here goes.

Let’s be clear. I may have insulted you, but in no way did I insult your family. That’s your projection not mine.

What is my crime? You said if you found a lot of money in the street, you would have taken it and not turned it in. In my book, this is theft. The money did not belong to you. You did not earn it. Why in good conscience would you tell the world you feel free to pocket it.

If I have pricked your conscience so be it. Like I said, I don’t know you but I am confident you are a decent person and your pen overloaded your good judgment. If you are embarrassed, I am sorry. It was not my intention. My purpose was to remind you that words have meaning. You and what you write encourage or discourage those around you. We all have this power.

You do yourself an injustice. You claim you would have beaten me severely if I had chastised you to your face. Have you really such little tolerance? Is violence the only recourse when intellectually challenged. If so, I have given you too much credit.

I mean you no harm, but at my age, I have learned to draw some lines. I will not shrink from my beliefs. And I do this over the internet because that is where we are. This is how we all speak to the greater community.

I live in Atlanta and I am over sixty. If you wish to pummel me, I will be more than happy to give you my address. But be forewarned, the treachery of age will always defeat the heat of youth. :)

Now, do me a favor. Relax. Have an adult beverage and do something really important. Love your wife, hug your children and pray for your neighbors who are in harms way.