[ssmith]

... each person has a conversation style and so each also has a thread style. Instead of asking for honest opinion, as though hehad not made up his mind yet.... this style is to make it seem that others opinions are wanted when in reality he has already made up his mind and wants to communicate that and why he has done so. Just his style neither good nor bad...some seem to be put off by it....but if it helps to open up the discussion and possibly save another life then glad for the discussion. Some take this as argumentative though. See other posts by the OP.