Very good post in my opinion. I'll try and do the same.
I am not an authority on Buddhism; I simply try to follow the basic
practices.
I do not know if my claims are "properly researched", but I will locate
my sources upon request and post them. I do not know the true nature of
light either. I haven't managed to go visit that website you so
thoughtfully posted yet. (I will, soon.)
I still tend to base my posts on that amount of reality that I have
personally experienced, small though I know that amount to be. I tend to
devalue the posts of those who make claims contrary to mine, even though
I have been incorrect in the past and can expect to be so in the future.
I do consider discussion a path to understanding, even though it is
possible that all involved are so helplessly deluded that no useful
understanding is likely.
I am delighted with Tad's recent post regarding his activities in
translating Richard's book; the information presented therein is quite
encouraging.
Thanks!
james