Bias

Bias prohibits me from block-quoting any of Tom's post,' Reply to Edwards’ Comments on the Roadmap', which is a reply to Dr. Edwards post 'Analysis of Liftport's Space Elevator Roadmap'.

Bias?  Yes - I think it's good and merits reading.  Bblock-quoting forces you, constant reader, to consider what I think most imortant. I'd rather you approach the post with as few preconceptions as possible.

It's also - I think - a good template to follow for situations like these.