The wonderful thing about this forum is that we can discuss the issues as rational human beings, with mutual respect, even though many of us are on opposite sides of the issue. It is a lot better than shooting bullets and grenades at each other. Now, if we can only get the protagonists in the Middle East to do the same, we will have accomplished something. But then again, we are not directly in the line of fire and can afford to take a more laid back position. SOL ZELLER