I respect your choice. I know how informed you are on the subject and that this has been carefully considered.

There are a lot of very smart people that agree with you. Team Borlaug is trying for something much more positive than Team Vogt. I understand it's appeal.

If I felt better I might want to explore it more with you. I am curious about how you see this affecting your politics.

Sadly, I feel like dying would be a relief. Only stubborn animal will to live is getting me through my days right now.

I have enjoyed your work in the past, I look forward to enjoying it in the future, and I promise to not try and evangelize you any more.

I think I've given up on that.