Long, Lang, or O'Finklestein doesn't change who you are or what you are. I don't say that lightly, nor do I make fun of your ideas. That comes from a guy whose own name has been bastardized along the way such that I can't even find my great-grandfather's census records. Instead of Long, try K-i-l-l-m-a-n. That's right, two L's as in "hitman." Ha. I am, in fact, quite a mongrel.

I would, with all due respect, advise you to be who you are. Believe me, we all have persecution, unfortunate events, etc. in our family histories. We also have a few low lifes, criminals, and general stinkers to boot. In the long run you have to look in the mirror and see who is there, and the spelling of you name won't change any of that. What's important is the integrity you live by.

But no matter what you decide, you'll still be Beloitpiper here, and we'll still like you just the same.