I quite enjoy blogging because I like to have discussions and, unlike some, I am not impervious to a well reasoned contrary opinion. What I do find objectionable is invective in place of a valid contradiction.E.g.'Anal' as used by one 'commentee'.

Let me pose some questions.Turkey built a full size working replica 'Galleon' for the films in the 'Pirates of the Carribean' series at a cost of £4.1 million.'The Cutty Sark',an important part of our heritage, is being restored at an estimated cost of £35.7million, .Rip-off??Rover collapsed and there is about £48.2million for distribution to shareholders including small investors and pension funds.£11million+has been paid out so far to investigate the cause.Rip-off?? German stadium £400m and on time Wembley,less impressive,£700+million and late. Rip-off?? Top-gear Dragster crashes £43,000 to investigate Rip-off??Millions spent on administering 'Free' TV Licences, 'Free' Bus Travel & 'Free'Heating AllowancesRip-off??