> I received an off-line comment that my note about drinking was
> thoughtless and a "stereotype that should have died long ago."

I got a similar flame, Mike. I think I know who did it...

>   Well, if anyone was offended, I apologize.  I really did not mean it
> as a stereotype or a negative comment; I was just relating something
> that seemed to me to be relevant to how the Irish actually WERE
> viewed at that time, especially because Pap also was an alcoholic.
> Again, no intent to be insensitive.  (I did mention that some of my
> own family is Irish, no?)   Anyhow......

Hey, I'm an Irish citizen, and hell if I saw anything offensive about
your post.

Jeff