Jack, I did not imply that people living in trailer parks or in Alabama are ignorant. To the contrary; Your wife is a highly intelligent person although I do not share her views on the Middle East. As far as bigoted or racist goes, I based that statement totally upon her use of the "N" word which speaks for itself. I equate it with the use of the "K" word which would be considered a personal attack upon myself. I find that people who use one are the same who will use the other as well, and that I will not tolerate. Yes Jack, I would like to meet you one day, perhaps at a folk festival where we can discuss music. When I am on this forum, I generally like to dwell above the line rather than below it. This is only one of 2 ocassions where I was forced to express my opinions on a non-music thread. SOL ZELLER