art wrote:
This question is one of the most serious questions to have faced
mankind for eons and it correct determination is so imperitive to the
universe and to ham radio. For that reason the debate is being
recorded for prosterity so that all who follow can judge what manner
of men they are indeed what manner of self perceived experts they are.

An example comes to mind. Two obscure Australian doctors
advanced the theory that most stomach ulcers were caused
by a bacterial infection. They were mercilessly ridiculed
for many years. Then they won the Nobel Prize.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com