pmb,

I have a relative with a drinking problem.

He insists that his drinking has no ill effects on his social life, his work, or his family.

He is single and in his 50's.

He lives with his elderly father.

He gets three weeks vacation a year and spends them drinking and sleeping.

He has a daughter he hasn't seen in several years, though she lives less than 50 miles from him.

He spends his evenings sitting alone in a bar, or drinking at home in front of the TV.

He still contends that his excessive drinking has no negative impact on his life.

Denial is a wonderful thing.

Despite your assertions to the contrary, I am convinced that constant beratement of the Company and management have a cumulative negative effect on the morale of other investors and consequently a depressive effect on the share price.

-zties