Re: Your response (Time stamped: 6/27/2004 - 10:17:12 PM) to my post on the 'Space Elevator' thread:

Gary wrote:

>I disagree. However I'm so bored with the "Why are we spending so much
>on Space when there are so many problems on Earth?" silliness that I
>can't be bothered to respond.

>Maybe someone else will feed the troll.

In consideration of the fact that my post was ill-placed (i.e. posted to the wrong thread) I was tempted to let this (i.e. your accusation) ride - On second thoughts, however, I find your assertion that my post was an act or instance of 'trolling' unacceptable...

SO... Let's 'flesh' this out a bit:

>I disagree.

That is your right, Sir! --- Casting aspersion upon my legitimacy, sincerity, and character, however, is not!

>However I'm so bored with the "Why are we spending so much
>on Space when there are so many problems on Earth?" silliness that I
>can't be bothered to respond.

But Gary? You *did* respond! And *WITH NOTHING TO SAY*!?!?

>Maybe someone else will feed the troll.

Not exactly an 'intellectual giant' are you, Gary? Inasmuch as I sign my posts on these fora with my genuine given and family names (its an old fashioned concept called *courage of conviction*) - you might, was I of a vindictive, litigious 'turn', find yourself the focus of a libel action...

Gary? Pray have a gander 'round the web' I just know, despite its steep learning curve, that _even you_ can master Google if so minded!!!

But seriously, I invite you to search on "DAN SARANDON" (**NOT** to be confused with 'Danny Sarandon') - You'll find that, far from 'troll', I am 'Mr. Nice Guy' Ad Nauseam... (you might even examine the archives of this forum...)

Well Gary? What can I say? I'm sorry you find my unfavorable view of *compulsory* public funding of avocations (and, perhaps, your salary?) so distressing as to evoke a puerile response... But hey! Inasmuch as most of us are beneficiaries of the Atlantic Charter you are free, and well within your rights, to term me 'Myopic', 'Wrong', 'Delusional', 'Stupid', etc... But don't _EVER_ accuse me of antisocial behavior (CIP 'trolling')!!! I assure you, Sir, should you be so ill-advised as libel me again, (legal) CONSEQUENCES *WILL* FOLLOW SUCH THAT THE ENTIRE MATTER COMES BACK TO YOU IN THE MOST UNPLEASANT FASHION!!! -- Think I'm bluffing? Once again I direct you to Google & its ilk)

And please – before someone suggests moving this discussion to the ‘Flame Room’ --- Kindly be advised; The discussion is _OVER_ Gary may either apologize, ignore me, or address me in a civil fashion. I have no gripe with disagreement howbeit I will not brook false accusation!!! – There’s nothing more to be said…

In dead earnest
Dan Sarandon