> Mr. Sam,

> Firstly, I think you are taking this rather too personally! However..

> What I have stated is MY opinion from direct observation and from
> what my students have told me. My students are a clever lot. Far more
> hard working and talented than I am! I try my best to do right by
> them and teach them English that will be useful, and I consider it a
> privilege to be here.

> I stay in China because I like it. I like the people and the social
> environment. I enjoy the challenge and the more dynamic culture you
> have here. I stay here because I think I can do some good. I stay
> here because my Chinese girfriend is here! I stay here because the
> beer is cheap! (that was a joke). Well the beer is cheap!! Anyway,
> lots of reasons!

> When did I say people here were not clever?

> If you are going to take everything that people say about China
> personally, you will have a life full of stress and worry. Instead of
> just telling me to get lost perhaps you can come back with a rational
> rejoinder?

> I assume you are a