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   From: joseph@nospam.com   
      
   "Andrew F. Donnell"   
   > Sure, sometimes it's hard to see the forest through the trees, but once   
   > you learn more about the trees, then you can see the forest for what it   
   > *really is*.  The pianist often has deeper appreciation of the sonata than   
   > the non-musician; the craftsman has greater appreciation for the fine   
   > craftsmanship.   
      
   I agree with everything you said.   
      
   I'd just like to add that not everyone has to share the same appreciation   
   for forests versus trees but we should all be able to respect and tolerate   
   each others' different perspectives. Some people appreciate the tiny   
   delicate ferns which poke up from the moss at the foot of the trees' gnarly   
   roots. They shouldn't denigrate those who would rather admire the broad   
   sweeping panoramic vistas from the vantage point of a mountain peak   
   overlooking the verdant valley below.   
      
   And vice versa.   
      
   - Joseph   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)