Craig,. The only thing that makes it possible for real communication between people who have opposing views is good manners.Being cordial is not quite the point. Only a fool would pretend, let alone believe, in common ground. But, I want to believe common ground will return someday. PS: We are hoping for that weather to bring elk to country we can reach. At my age, 84, no elk is in serious danger. PPS: I don't think I'm better off. I know I am and very likely so are you. Maybe some of you trainwreck victims could tell us your sad stories from these past four years.

Bill Ferguson