Peter,

I think your over reaction comes from thinking that my barb concerning
signal-to-noise was aimed at you when in truth it was aimed at Grondine.
If one pushes Grondine's buttons in the right order he starts to foam
at the mouth and produces diatribes that are quite comical. Don't
assume by starting a thread that everything which follows refers to you.

You started this by implying that anyone who disbelieves in surface water
on Mars has psychological problems. The typical surface pressure on Mars
is around 7 millibars with temperatures well below freezing (yes I know
about the Hellas depression which is utterly dissicated). You mentioned
that your comments were "sure to raise everyone hackles!". Funny that it
did and you demonstrated you couldn't take the heat. You really are
out of your league here.

Refering to your comments:

>I know these are big words for such small minds to grasp....not to single
>anyone out..... Gary.....not that I am suggesting that an education would
>help you.....Gary.... But......perhaps Diplomacy 101 would be a start....
>I think they grade on 'attendance' not 'intelligence' so you may pass!

Don't you feel embarrased? MSNBC awaits you.

Gary