I have avoided posting to this thread, but would now like to express my views. My religion is irrelevant to this issue. My sympathy and support I give as a fellow human being. (dedicated to saving lives and preventing human suffering) without knowing whom I am supporting. I merely know some kindred soul has requested a caring thought for someone else. That I expressed my simple wishes for health and concern for a fellow human being on this site surely cannot offend anyone? If you do not believe it works, why do you wish people Good Luck, Happy New Year, or God bless etc they will not work either will they? There is one person (a musician to establish the link to this site) who may feel that although facing a terrible challenge to defeat a disease, may feel a little better for knowing that he is not alone and forgotten in this world. If I can give a small sense of comradeship to someone, then I believe in giving that small gesture. let those who wish to continue discussing music continue to do so. I doubt if my posting on another thread will interupt you; or debase and demean the purpose of the Mudcat. If it does then I shall leave this site right now and never darken your door again. I have a daughter suffering from an incurable disease, this site helps me feel better without requesting your help. The thoughts and caring messages my wife and I get from people do help us get by. I have seen much more death and needless destruction than many people on this site. Kindness and courtesy is still alive in this world, I dread the thought that it may perish; and we end up without children who believe in fairies and Pooh bear and The Pony Man and other such useless idea's. I have the honour to be Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours, Aye. Dave