Gnosis, I agree with everything you said except this:
Originally Posted By: Gnosis
While statistics are good... don't forget what statistics really are >>> GENERALIZATIONS. Mathematically computed.
Staistics are facts. Individual facts compiled into demonstrated evidence of across-the-board, common fact.

Gardener

"My soul, be satisfied with flowers,
With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them
In the one garden you may call your own."
Cyrano deBergerac