Well Surfer Joe, my brother, this is a very serious issue (and something I haven't previously pondered), so I will most likely have to take a very long time to carefully consider my answer.
Meanwhile, I'd just like to thank everyne for the warm reception. I really don't mind answering questions as I can, although my input may be of limited value.
Regarding MEL II, sometimes very personal issues play out very publicly in the crazy world of celebrity. I would like to set the record straight, but I'm not sure that I can. What I can say, however, that he has recently been brought back into the family fold and I couldn't be more delighted. I look forward to seeing him again (after way too many years) next weekend with my dad in Las Vegas.
Understandable- we obviously aren't very careful what we say on this board, but you have to be in some cases. Our hobby/interest is your actual personal life...Thank God I don't have to field questions about my nutty family on here. Regards to MEL2; if the sequel lives up to the original you're in for a wild ride!