Hi Petra and fellow JPFrs:

Petra, I hope I did not accidentally "lead you down the primrose path" and get you into trouble with JPF Management! That was not my purpose. I don't take offense at you taking a fun-filled pot shot at our US system of government. After all, it's a free world and I've tried to learn that if something offends me, just ignore it. JPF is first and foremost a music oriented site as far as I'm concerned... and everything else (including this thread) is just idle conversation.

Brian, I take full responsibility for the turn our conversation took and please feel free to "unload" on me... not Petra. She has envlivened the conversation(s) on many threads and is a welcome addition to our JPF family. I admire the way she is unafraid to ask questions about things she does not understand at the risk of being ridiculed or belittled. The lady has a "brave heart" and a great attitude.

Regards to all,

Dave