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To: koan who wrote (8863)	12/12/2010 5:32:12 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10087

You are splitting hairs to try and win an argument. No, I was just pointing out a communication problem triggered by aberrant use of language. Was there something being argued? If so, I missed it. I thought we were just chatting about our differing approaches to information gathering. Gotta have an issue before you can argue it. Had there been one, though, I would not have been trying to win it. I have no interest in winning arguments. That's not my thing. I make points. I try to understand the points others make and learn from them. And I amuse myself. Don't keep score. I consider Bertrand Russell, James Joyce and Alfred North whitehead as major mentors for me. What did you get them for Christmas? I have been a mentor. Always got a Christmas present. Just a token, of course. At the very least you would have met your mentors several times for coffee or tea. <g> 1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. 2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter. As you can see, there is a personal relationship involved in a mentor relationship.