Reading this thread, most support for reincarnation comes from subjective experiences, with no shred of independent empirical evidence offered. Because this is true, we skeptics are placed in the very awkward position of having to doubt either people's word or the validity of their experiences to maintain our position. A kind of unspoken emotional blackmail is going on; 'My evidence for reincarnation is that it happened to me (or someone I know/read of); therefore if you disbelieve in reincarnation you are calling me a liar or a fool, and I have the right to get very upset.' To diffuse this emotional bomb INDEPENDENT empirical evidence is vital, and reincarnationists are offering none. Books about incarnation are written by beleivers for beleivers and are not trustworthy.
   You will find that most skeptics would not venture to contibute to a thread like this exactly because it involves the potential insulting of people they otherwise like. Personal anecdotes about reicarnation (and that is all there is) are therefore met by silence from skeptics and eager, uncritical agreement from the faithful.