One again, I find it curious that so many posters around here are pretending that they are fine with somebody literally trying to burn a man's house down, just because he got a gentle slap on the wrist for it. I think we can all see through such a transparent act, because we're familiar with their previously expressed views on law & order as they apply to everyone that isn't a juiced-up drongo. I'm just curious as to why they think it will damage their arguments to drop such a silly and obvious pretense.

Il Duce, what we have here are a number of hypocritical pots, you being one of the pots, along with ttbn and Phil, plus others of your ilk who call the kettles black. The kettles being Foxy, myself and others of our ilk. You pots give as good as you get, that is undeniable, which does not phase me in the slightest. Your first mistake was to make the assertion that I am "so sensitive to criticism" as if I would care about your criticism of me, I cannot speak for Foxy. If I respected you and the other pots I well could be sensitive to your criticism, since I have absolutely no respect for you or the others, what ever you say or suggest is of no consequence what so ever to me. Call me maggot, call me grub, call me what you like, but it has no effect. Other than drawing this response, which is only for your edification on the subject, otherwise it is a complete waste of yours and my posting allowance. Phil and ttbn have made the same mistake, believing their critical comments of me are of some value to me, like yours they are not.

BTW, I would not expect you to care what I say about you, as I believe you have no respect for me. Why should you, so be it. If I craved yours and other Forumites like you, if I craved your respect, and having not received it, I would feel a pain of some loss. I feel no such pain. I have made my position clear, and I understand yours, so lets get on with it! if you are hurt or peeved by what I post, do you think I care?

Paul1405,
What a pointless retort !

ALTRAV,

Stop acting like you know me.
You don't.

I would not dream of telling
you to shut up. On the contrary - the more
you post the better. It speaks volumes.

Canem Malum,

I understand your mindset. And the reasons for
it. However, Australians will decide what kind
of society they wish to live in. The next
federal election will prove interesting.

Dear Paul,

Thank You for your kind words and concern.
But don't worry - I've known people like that
all of my life. Not a big deal. And as Steelie
would say - they do provide a certain amount of
entertainment. I don't mind their outmoded views
as long as they express them with panache and class.
Unfortunately - that seems to be difficult for
some of them.

Individual, agreed, again Paul takes irrelevance to a new level.
Paul, if you don't care what I say, then why did you 'waste your posting allowance' on me, and respond at all.
You see Paul, unlike you I respect you and your ilk, (followers).
I may not agree with you, but that has nothing to do with respect.
Where you fail is that you 'say' you don't want to acknowledge me and my postings, because you disagree with me and/or find me to be of an unsavoury nature to what you and your lot regard as acceptable, 'in your world'.
Paul, I on the other hand, feel the need to respond to any and all comments that are wrong or mis-leading, or worse, even if they are about me.
To not do so is social suicide, as an observer may see it as accepting a criticism or negative comment or observation of oneself.
So Paul, the mere fact that you respond, means that you do care about what someone says about you.
Where you and your lot need a little coaching is that when you respond to something you don't like, you respond by criticising the messenger, and not the message.
My biggest complaint to you and your lot, is that your attitudes and demeanor are as if you are at a pre-school or a presenter on a morning children's TV show.
The perfect example is the "WIGGLES".
You and your lot are the stand-ins for the Wiggles.
It's amazing how perfect you all are for the job.
It covers your innocent and childlike virtues and thinking, just like the image the Wiggles portray.
Anyway keep it up, it shouldn't be too long before you get that phone call to go in and audition.
Don't worry you're all so well placed for the job, it's shoe-in.

cont'd ...

Dear Paul,

Two ancient sayings come to mind:

1) Vasa vana plurium sonant

2) Aquila non capit muscas