baobab, I guess the idea that someone would get something that others do not, simply because they have a title, makes me a little upset...even if the title is "earned". If the academic community wishes to recognize someone with 8 years of college with a special title, like Dr., then fine...but in public...I think the title is rather arrogant. Both of my parents have their Doctorates, but I have never recalled them using their titles outside of the University.

I think I will take my newly-thought-of name and create "Dr. J"...wow!...I just saved 8 years of college. ...today's special...get an enhanced title of "Dr." for just 5 bucks! ..and if you are very wealthly...I will add "$." as a title so everyone will know you got big bucks.

Ok, I think I'm done. Did I get the Nancy/Emmitt award for today????