Thanks, Don. It occurred to me as I drove into work today (something I do only a couple of days a week--to save gas and time I mostly telecommute) that I should add the disclaimer that capitalism isn't something that can be laid at Bush or Clinton's door (just in case one of our more knee-jerk members or guests decides that is where I was headed). It's how it has been managed recently that is troubling. Bush signed a tax law into effect last week, but it was done in a very quiet, one might say secretive, fashion. That sets off alarm bells for me--I'll have to investigate.

SRS