This thread has been very interesting in a number of ways. There was some good information set forth by all parties that was informative. Of course, there will be disagreements about certain things, which happens all the time when speculations and opinions are made about what might have been or could be.
It's also an interesting thread as a lesson in social dynamics, and how human interaction can deteriorate from rational discourse into argument and accusations, and how personalities, pre-conceived ideas and defensive posturing can lead to a souring of relationships and conflict. How many times in history has this scenario played out, often at high levels, and sometimes with catastrophic results? The good news here is that none of the posters has an army at his disposal. 
