Dear jeffdengr,

I hope I've come across as fair and decent. Everyone I know in my circle
of scientific associates is also. No, I would not be destructive at all.
On what prejudicial basis do you make that claim? Why be the willing
instrument of the very separation and antagonism which you correctly seem
to oppose? This is the kind of misinformation which bothers me, and which
I'm striving to correct. I wish you knew me in person. You would find
that I'm as well-mannered, courteous, nice, fair, and objective as I try
to convey myself here. If you're ever in the Chicago area, I would love
to meet you, and we can hopefully bridge a gap which is non-existent in
actuality.

Best,

HF