On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:16:19 -0400, Wayne B
wrote:

On Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:45:47 -0500, otnmbrd
wrote:

This, I see is an all too common discussion between "weekend warrior
wannabee's" on a subject they know nothing about..... sorry for
interupting.

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No need to be sorry.

I for one would value your professional opinion since I know you are a
professional mariner.

That is unless you happen to believe in equal rights for all, then
forget it.