Last post from Allen was 5/1/08 here.

The man spoke from his experience, which was significant. I didn't agree with everything he wrote, but what he wrote was usually deserving of reflection before answering, because you new he wasn't pulling it out of his a$$. Right or wrong.

I hope he finds his way back so I can sometimes disagree with him some more. grin

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine