You know, guys, when I said what I said in my OP to that AA group last week - that took guts (so I was told).
I went back the next day (gasp) to the same meeting place - they said that took more guts. For a split second I thought they were going to kill me. Then, they laughed and we all shared hugs.
You see, that's what AA is like - very forgiving, understanding and supportive. On the one hand, I was wrong to start this thread and I apologize deeply for that. However, after reading through the thread - there have been some awesome replies here and insight. If nothing else, starting this thread got people thinking (including myself). One AA individual in this thread (whom I won't mention) is now my best friend on this forum. He is the one whom convinced me to go back to that meeting. AND I'm glad I did, for AA is saving my life, one day at a time. So, thanks DP - for if I had never found this forum, I would have never started this thread and would never have met said friend and would never have gone back to AA. It can be argued that DP saved my life (can you believe that, LOL).
So thanks to all whom have responded - even if I don't always agree with everyone, I always learn something. THAT's what's important.