[Rich Ives]

Now that you are an adult, albeit a rat, you should be able to to differentiate between those that earn respect and those that don't. If not, I have lost any sort of respect I had for you.


I can differentiate. The question/issue is

1) how you interact prior to the decision point and
2) how you treat people that don't earn it.

Also, lack of knowledge in one area doesn't necessarily translate into other areas, so respect for the same person can vary based on the subject at hand. You have to keep things in perspective and not place a blanket judgement on people based on one subject.

Being a rat doesn't mean I don't have a reasonably good grip on the rules. Several people here have a superior knowledge of the rules, which I respect and learn from, but it doesn't mean I'd invite them to a party.

I can't even spell calculus but I can put together a pretty good cost proposal.

I can respect Ricky Williams' ability as a running back or Randy Moss' ability as a receiver while, at the same time, thinking they're "just a bit" nutty.