I don't consider that a flame.....all I was doing was pointing out the obvious. Those kind of arguments are based on facts but they are manipulated so your point appears to be valid. I shouldn't say your point janeofalltrades, because I have seen an internet email with the same basic assumptions before. As to why you have taken my reply as an attack on your intelligence I don't have an answer for. I believe statements such as those and for that matter the one about the Congress email that was discussed on here lately, whether they are intended to be humorous or not are wrong. But that is my opinion and you are entitled yours as well.
The WSJ is an excellent newspaper for factual representation I agree. I am sure the WSJ is delighted with your ringing endorsement of their publication.
Now for my "negative" response: there is a vast difference between an educated individual and one who is actually considered to be intelligent. Intelligence is not only based on being educated but also on being wise. On the surface it may appear to you that these are the same but in order to be wise you must have common sense. Without it you may be the most educated person in the world but still be regarded as a dummy. As our great President Abraham Lincoln once said "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." Now I think you would agree that he was a man who was not as educated as his peers but was considered to be wise.
On a side note if you were as educated as you purport to be you will have noticed that I said I do work for the Goverment which is different than actually working for them. I work for an Aerospace company that builds parts for airplanes, satellites, helicopters and nuclear submarines out of composite materials(fiberglass, kevlar, graphite, composite molding compounds and any kind of phenolic resin you can think of). Because of the sensitive nature of these programs we are under constant oversight from one government agency or another(FAA, Defense Force(little known aquisition arm of the Pentagon)EPA, NASA ect, ect). On top of that we also have to abide by the rules and regulations of the companies to which we supply our product, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Vought and GE to name a few. None of these aforementioned organizations allow the use of "white out" whether they be governmental or commercial. Now that is the difference between working for the government and doing work for them. (Read Lincoln's quote again)
Oh and by the way in case you were wondering I have an high school education(Princeton High class of 86, GO VIKES), that's all.....scored an 142 on an IQ test though. Guess you could say I didn't apply myself. Quite a shame which is why I encourage my children and other young adults to do the best they can in school and further their education whenever the opportunity arises. My only other comment is this; Never assume anything, ever, always know before you open your mouth.
Anyway, nothing personal and i hope you are able to take care of your driving diffuculties soon. May God Bless America and you and your's.