From the AA Mailbag

As noted in the post below, I've been absolutely deluged with e-mail responses to the Alcoholics Anonymous piece. I've been doing my best to read each and every one, and to respond when appropriate. Apologies to those who don't receive replies—I've only got one brain and two hands.

Though the vast majority of the feedback has been positive, there's been some hate mixed in amidst the love. Most of it has come from AA members who feel that the article denigrated their beloved organization. But I...