Hysteria aside, the fact that most contributors feel the subject is worthy of such endless comment does not, in itself, make it a fitting or fruitful subject for endless discussion.

And I'm sure those Christians in the lion's den were pleased to have at least one or two defenders amongs the Romans, even if those Christians were apparently off having a bet in PaddyPower/swanning round in BMWs/at the mercy of a Mr Big (take your pick!).

Not that I'm particularly defending the Big Issue seller. It's just absolutely clear to me that the extent of the vitriole is out of proportion to the 'threat' they cause to forest hill, and the concern that they merit. This, to me is *absolutely* clear.

If you can't see where I'm coming from...well, then, maybe it's cos you can't hear through your own cacophony of caps and exclamation marks. Sit down and brew up, and read what I've written again.

Until then, I'll just continue to bore the pants off you now and again, seeing how it affects you so much Maybe a little perpective will eventually rub off on you.