Thank you; that's very kind.

> your point is far more central to the discussion i feel the people compiling the figures wanted to spark.

I tend to agree.

> And while its a worthy argument i hafta say "why didn't they put it in those terms, then?"

Writing is difficult. Persuasive writing is even more difficult. And persuasive writing to a large and undefined audience, in a way that will make that entire audience happy, is basically impossible.