Thank you for being willing to engage with all of us here, for being willing to debate and discuss with us. And for the history lessons, I've always been interested in history and your posts that go into historical details, analysis, and analogies are always quite fascinating.
Not many authors seem to be willing to have an honest debate and/or discussion with fans about their works (especially on the internet) and I want you to know that your willingness to do that and to -in effect at least- teach is greatly appreciated.
_____________________________________________________ "Sometimes I wonder if the world is run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain