Well put, Kendall and Rick. I join those who believe the political posturing should stop. It is so tiresome watching the media using dangling rosaries superimposed over Elian's face as he peers out the window. That doesn't make me "against" religion, but I am against using such symbols to evoke pathos. The child belongs with his father.

Kat, should you decide not to post your op/ed piece, I'd be very interested in receiving it via e-mail.

giac