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Originally Posted by Polar Bear
I am (and was) aware of the allergy/pollen issues. And I sympathize. I was addressing folks who don't like oaks and their given reasons have nothing to do with allergies/pollen.
Your 'THAT...' remark just seemed a little snooty and condescending. So I responded in kind. 
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The THAT was just to emphasize the point of the sentence. No condescending intended. Let's not get off to a bad start.
I take words quite literally. When you said you would "never understand," there was no exclusion for people with allergies.
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