text: If I cared about what you thought, Gary, I'd certainly consider your suggestion. 
  
  Unfortunately for you, I am not in a position where you wield any sort of power over me. You don't get to grade my writing. 
  
  Mr. Massengill's original post was (IN MY OPINION) a pompous, and false appeal to his own authority. By setting himself up as a legitimate authority on history and politics, he declared himself a speaker of truth, not opinion. Science was invoked to back up his claim to truth. 
  
  Rather than waste time pointing out his fallacy, I chose to let the air out of  his screed by pointing out an error he made not once, but twice. It gave truth to his lie of superiority. 
  
  I enjoy ruthlessly pricking the odd gonfalon bubble, Gary. And, f I can do it with wit, and an economy of words, I'll continue to do so. 
  
  Try to get out more. Read something new today. Throw a ball for your dog. Google Dave Berry's year in review. Tickle a baby. A life with no laughter is not one worth living. Lighten up