Ron,
Your post is a good example of what I take exception to; criticism for and arguments against things that I have not said and things I have not done. I enjoy it when something I write sparks discussion, debate, futher extrapolation and in-depth examination. I do not, however, enjoy it when I get criticized for suggesting something that I have not suggested - when I get berated for making a point that I have not made. That is what gets me upset.
I agree, however, that it is a terrible waste of time to have to defend oneself from misapplied quotes and ridiculous mischaracterizations. But no, I do not get upset when my words garner response, comments, debate, thought or change. Again, please criticize me for what I
do say and
do do rather than what I have not said and have not done. Thanks much.
Kind regards,
Andy Rutledge
www.andyrutledge.com
zone 8, Texas