Phil, I agree, we all have opinions and they will not sway the Judge. Opinions should be heard from both side of the spectrum as we all want to be informed of the possible outcomes.
As to the "gratuitous personal insults that are aired here from time to time", I assume you meant me, but just to be clear, I only reciprocate the same to a certain degree, however, I usually am nice a cordial. Obviously the responses I gave to certain someone was for a reason. =)
Happy Holidays.