I agree completely. No one could write or talk the ideas that Coulter espouses without some conviction. But I would propose that both the ideas that are the basis of her columns as well as the words she chooses to express them are designed to gain the readership of as many people as possible. She knows full well that her columns are read by people who agree completely with her ideas, as well as those who read her writings just to make themselves mad. She's happy with either because her readership increases and she makes more money. That's the fundamental difference between being a "columnist" and a "reporter".

Do I agree with almost anything Ann Coulter says? No. She's far too shrill for me. So do I read her columns very often? No. But am I proud of her accomplishments as a fellow University of Michigan alum? Absolutely. Do I think she's pretty? I've always like blondes.

If you thought I was demaeaning her accomplishments, Richie, I think you need to think more deeply about what I said.