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Oh please! We all know that Santa is (has been for a long time) a =
distributed process running on the love of parents (and other insane =
persons) the world over. Much like SETI online or napster (et all).

The process is cloned each generation and lies dorment until activated =
by the production of off-spring. It is fueled (and corrupted IMHO) by =
the advertizing of toys, etc...=20

The commerical virus has truely infected the Santa process and our kids =
think that happyness is to be purchased rather than made.

Please consider alternative gifts this year (especially for more mature =
people)
http://www.heifer.org

And for the little ones, consider the joy of actually produceing =
something with their own hands to give to a sibling, friend, or parent.
http://scsc.essortment.com/christmascraft_rkno.htm

Be a producer more than a consumer!

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