Thanks Wolfgang, Carol, and especially T in Oklahoma (Okiemockbird) for your words. I am indeed advocating a reasoned and rational reaction to this strike. It is too easy to give in to our anger and strike out blindly. I am worried that the strike, when it comes, may be driven more by political concerns than by reasonable rational thoughtful considerations. We will hit them hard and fast and to hell with the consequences.

DougR, I do not know of anything being withheld now. I am worried about reinstituting an atmosphere of secrecy and paranoia. We have lived through that and been harmed by it.