And for the record as DD says, I am not getting offended at all and don't consider it an "attack on my intellect" as you stated. Unless you call defending my position on the subject getting offended or feeling "attacked."

Nobody is "attacking" me here. Nor am I "attacking" anyone back. I don't view dissenting opinions as attacks against me. So please don't misinterpret my supporting my viewpoints as being hostile. Because they are not.