Dick,

Let's just cut to the chase. Just cite a reference that discusses the problem. I understand that you have a 'solution', but I want to see others who acknowledge the problem in a manner that you agree with their accessment. If you cannot cite it, then I don't think a problem exists (at least in terms of how you are thinking of it).

I hate to be frank, but I don't think you have enough background in epistemology to identify such issues. You came across this problem as a grad student where you were entrenched in high energy (?) physics and probably had little or no exposure to philosophy. It's tough for me to be *this* frank, but I'm just afraid it is the truth. You just aren't qualified.

All the best anyway, Harv