Craig,
What is it with you and the "emotional" stuff? Can you not just post the first line, "This is not "PC spin." (Besides, how could it be "PC spin"?)" without the "Mr. Rogers" paragraph afterwards?
See I find this paternalistic and condescending way you phrase things insulting. Paul Jackson and I have had our share of problems, but at least, I don't attempt to invalidate his forthcoming remarks by putting the mantle of emotionalism around his shoulders.
How about you just confront his arguments, no matter how rough hewn they might be, directly, without all the commentary?
Jim