Dear Qalamites:

I apologize for sending that message. It was much too long, and too much
off-topic. In the enthusiasm for writing it, I think I lost my sense of
perspective. Have been having pangs of conscience, since. Before anyone
"calls me to task" about it, I doubt that I'll do such, again, any time
soon.

At this point, I have only started to read Ph. D.'s reply.

Best regards, and thank you for your tolerance.

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