Brumfield wrote:

Hey, Matthew! Your opinion as stated is certainly valid, I'm considering it now.

But first let me get something straight here if you don't mind. And this is not directed at you Matthew... you're cool

What I'm about to say is within context of an on-topic reply to a poster's remarks, so please allow me say, with all respect due; all those that think my replies should be removed to the "off topic" section can just back off. I am not required to answer questions or respond to remarks made directly to me at another location on this site. If you speak to me publicly under a particular topic, as it should be, then I'll answer you right there under that same topic. It's only fair and reasonable. And it's a shame that this point even has to be brought up.

Now, Matthew, please let me assure you, that I do not in any way feel your remarks are an attack on me. I don't feel I've ever been attacked on here, but, by the number of emails I receive from members in which they're concerned that my feelings have been hurt by someone's remarks, yet, maybe so, and I simply didn't realize it. I guess I've become sort of calloused to what many would consider as an attack. If someone is not actually threatening to behead me (got that one last night by email... again) then I don't feel it is an attack. I don't take people stating their opinion, that may vary from mine, as being an attack. I'm pretty secure in what I believe, but will readily admit if I'm wrong. Now don't think I have latent masochistic desires to be a pin cushion or dart board and everybody just stick me at will or throw your best shot, I might decide to "pray for those that make themselves my enemy and bring down hot coals on their head". I'd give you the scripture and verse to that one, but we're not suppose to do that on here.

Thank you for your post and your kindness, but, you need not worry about my being overly sensitive. I've been chased, caught, slapped, beaten with fist and sticks, pepper sprayed, cursed at, and just generally cursed (by witches), stoned (by the same witches), imprisoned, and left to die, and I'm still here. But I certainly appreciate and respect your sensitivity. May all good things that you set your heart to come to fruition. Brum