Patrick, thank you for your detailed and thoughtful response.

In many instances in my piece, and the pieces I’ve written concerning this matter, you’ve missed my point/s – either by design or choice.

I owned two restaurants in Florida. I know and understand the society that is “Florida”. So that’s one easy example where you made a large judgment error.

There are many.

I stand by what I’ve written, and my facts support my conclusions. As do THE facts.

But thank you for your opinion. It is appreciated and respected.