Thanks Peter. Must be just the brash analysts that think that reason still has a chance in the game. Based on your and Brian's comments, like me, they may well need to temper their expectations. Upon reflection, I suppose that intelligence has never been a criteria for getting into elected office. (We certainly see alot of "form over substance" on this side of the pond) However, "face above facts" and intransigence in the face of scientific data (or lack thereof), does seem more than a little silly and demeaning to the high offices they hold... But then again, I am just a simple, common person and certainly incapable of understanding the deep complexities of legislative matters. Best regards, Joe --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 -----------------------------------------------------