Scottie, you're forgetting the context of this discussion -- namely, a
defense of humanities scholars against pitiably ignorant attacks.
And you complain about _me_ being condescending? :) Go back and reread
that article Patrick posted.
Jim
Scottie Bowman wrote:
> '... I did receive one good attempt at a reply from Daniel.
> I even glowed a bit about it in the opening line of my reply
> to him. He did misunderstand me on one point, but he worked
> hard enough to understand me overall that I think he'll get it
> on his next reply, and probably write me a pretty good
> response ...'
>
> The likelihood that this was written with well-meaning sincerity
> & a total lack of insight as to the way someone else might read
> it - adds another whole enrichment of condescension to what
> already informs every word of it.
>
> Scottie B.
>
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