> From: "Michael W. Wellman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> Although I'm appalled that our educational system produces people who can't
>>> even explain the basics of an internal combustion engine or the
>>> telephone...*that* scares me. These are, in many ways, the foundations of
>>> modern technology and society.
>>
>> Is that remark pointing directly at me? (in response to my suggested lack of
>> car/phone knowledge, above) Let me know and I'll answer you fully.
>
> Absolutely not. It was intended as a general slam at the appalling state of
> the educational system in the US. Noting, when I wrote it, if only to
> myself, that you're in the UK. I can only hope that other countries are
> doing better.
>
> As the possible slight was in public, so share the "possible" apology. If
> you thought it was a personal attack, I regret it.
No need. Obviously my misunderstanding. Sorry 'bout that.
>
> ...I haven't worked up the motivation for the full reply to your message...
Again, no need - not that it wouldn't be stimulating, (I enjoy all your
posts, they appear very informed), but, to use a car analogy, I suspect
you're happiest when surrounded by an engine stripped into small bits,
whereas I just want to get in the thing and drive from A to B.
Peter.
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