Red, this ain't past the rules. No rules say that you can't bring up topics that are appetite killers.
It does squick me as much as you, though.
Folks, if you read about the neurological aspects of tickling and it's responses, you find that it does have aspect beyond our personal control. All it takes is someone fearful enough of this, or epileptic (sp?), or asthmatic, etc., to have one DEAD person, when pushed too far.
Keep in mind that there are several incidences of children dyin' from running during PE, from asthma, heart trouble, strokes, etc.
And people wonder why I ask so many questions on my questionairres...
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