[Lynn]

Not political, but regional, it is well known in the Antipodes that QC in America is poor.

Your statement that prompted my post calling into question your characterization of Americans.

Lynn,

With respect, I think you are gunning for the wrong guy here.

So, I am not intelligent enough to know who I am talking about.

I didn't bring up the regional issue, and if you want to talk about measured responses, I didn't use words like "ass" and "dumbass" to describe anyone.

I didn't inject myself into the focus of the debate as it seemed you were doing OK on your own. Indeed, I don't agree with the tactics, but there was a valid point at the core of Pat's argument. I just think that the part was bad enough that any explanation would not be adequate. That said, at least Pat only became aggressive with a single person (you) and did not vilify a whole nation.

I stick to plain facts to make my case.

So, I suppose that, at least as far as you see it, poor quality control in the United States is a plain fact and you have nothing to apologize to anyone about. I am quite insulted by this and it makes absolutely no difference what the original issue was, nor does the validity of the arguments. The fact that you believe that the entire population of my nation are slackers and substandard by your estimation tells me that you are a bigoted, small minded person with deep seated psychological issues with whom I'll waste no more of my time.

Regards,
Lynn