[Erik Olson]

I understand the liability that comes along with politics. It is impossible to enter any political forum without finding rage and vehemence produced from the disputants’ mutual unwillingness to give way to any opinion that may bring upon them the disgrace of being wrong. Flared tempers and injured pride are all too often concomitants of disputes over things as serious as politics.
I am puzzled and saddened by William's decision to leave. I am puzzled because I understand the threads in general talk are only a part of what constitutes Eratosphere and a wholly voluntary part at that. I am saddened because I felt that William added a lot to the sphere and I would miss his contribution. I wish he would reconsider.