Steve: in every respect but one, your response (whether I agree or disagree with it) was a reasoned one. But your labeling of Jim Reilly, Neal & Marty was a slur and just as unreasoned and emotional as you accuse the writings of some of us who oppose slabbing. You owe Jim, Neal, Marty and every reasoned club member an apology for that slur. I have listened to those wiser than I in chipping--including John Benedict and you, and draw helpful information from you, John and others. But I have no patience with those of us who let our emotions run uncrolled. You ruined a good reasoned response with that comment, Steve.