Beet,
There's I few things I guess you haven't picked on up yet. Dowding and I have crossed keyboards in quite a few threads; many long before you showed up. We disagree often; we occasionally agree. There are, of course, a few things about some of his posts/positions that can raise my eyebrows and sometimes, my blood pressure.
I'm sure he could say that last about me as well.
Overall, however, I respect him as one of the better debaters on this BBS.