Chris,
Bravo! I appreciate your handleing the situation.
The language we speak is a great tool. It can solve problems, avert wars, explain circumstances and sooth souls, but misused and the exact opposite is a probability. 
I'm as guilty as anyone, throughout my life of "putting the mouth in gear before fully engaging the brain". Unfortunatley. And I regret all those times I can remember. 
At first, I wasn't sure about closing this forum to the public. It seems to be working very well to have a place where HPOCA members can post their opinions and discuss what we individually believe is for the betterment of the club. Antagonism has no winners.
Thanx again for stepping in.                                  Larry Coltrin