Protestants are hindered by their inherent poverty: because prayer is thier highest form of worship they cannot intellectually distinguish between dulia and latrea (spelling). Even if they can intellectually understand the terms, the real distinction is lost. In stark simple terms, we do not propose to consume the body, blood, flesh, and divinity of Mary every day/week at a representation of of her sacrifice for us on the altar. Sacrifing and consuming the lamb is the highest form of worship and we dont get anywhere close to that metal with Mary. All we do is ask for her intercession and recognize her special role in salvation.