@NJBlackBerry The first 21K posts are difficult, then it becomes rather clear that when people ask for help they appreciate receiving some help and encouragement rather than attitude.
Give it some time, you're almost there.
@Xion901 I doubt it would help much but there are 2 more posts with similar issues one started by yours truly:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...een-death.html
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...defective.html
From all the work i've done on mine i seriously doubt it's a software issue that can be fixed with wipes/reinstalls. Everything points towards hardware failure and my advice would be to either source a new screen or a new handset. Pay attention the screens on the Bold come in 3 different versions that are incompatible to each other. This pic would help you identify yours and source the appropriate needed.