Aww, a troll...nope, a real human asking an honest question.

I did purchase a nonrefundable ticket, and it appears that I will have to suffer the terms I agreed to. I was hoping for leniency...it's not as though Delta Airlines actually spent any real cash as a result of my purchasing, then cancelling the ticket.
Begs the question as to why all tickets can't be refundable and affordable at the same time. I haven't thought about that much because I f]ly SWA, and it's never a concern.

Thanks for everyone's input!