> if you and Alan insist on holding this position,
>
>

Hello Rene,

I don't insist on holding any position. If I am wrong, then I will
accept it. As it is, I have mentioned that I am a newbie to all of
this, so it is always possible for me to be wrong in any number of
ways. However, I do find Rett's arguments somewhat convincing, although
I would like to hear from others who are well-versed in compounds too.
I am willing to accept the truth whether it includes a noun at the end
or not.

Metta,

Alan