The fault was entirely mine.  I should have used MY head and not used what you were right to call a patronizing expression.  But, as I believe you could see through our exchange, I greatly respect your thinking and writing, and I learned from you.  It was a fascinating "walk," which is, frankly, the kind of conversation I live for .  . an earthly version of what I think heaven will be if I ever get to meet Jesus.  Being a conservative, I suppose I'll need some affirmative action.  :)