>I found myself in the middle of this argument with a fellow employee and I realized that I felt that I was right but I could not prove my point. I appreciate all your input but I don't want to waste your time. I'm just showing my ignorance, trying to get a better handle on this.

Dan,

No need to appologize. If my is being wasted (which it is not) then it is me that is wasting it not you.

Threads like this one allow us to discuss the reasons behind the "rules" and the price we must be willing to pay for breaking the "rules".