[UntoHim]

Firstly, this is an open, public forum. Nigel provided the paper to me to post on this open, public forum, and I'm quite sure he did so with the full expectation that there would be some amount of debate regarding it's content. Tomes is a longtime veteran of academia, and as such would expect nothing less than a healthy, contentious challenge from those with opposing views.

Secondly, I don't see where anybody has gotten "personal" (yet), or thrown any punches below the belt, so I don't think there is any cause for anybody to be offended, or any need for private fellowship or apologies.

Now all this being said, I would invite Nigel to come and respond, but I certainly understand why he may not have the time or heart to do so.