Another email from Dr Purdie today (the "Against" commentary in the Scotland on Sunday article) who says his commentary there was indeed intended as tongue in cheek. Seems the letter to the editor quoted above got "spiked" (his words) by the editor, os did not get printed, at least not yet.

Also, if he can locate a new stock copy of his book at his publisher he is going to have it forwarded to me with his compliments. Nice guy. And he is definitely a supporter of the "cause".

Jeff