> Let those who remain choose the best course of action. Looking at the toxic sludge they're surrounded by, I hope they've had their jabs and have access to biohazard suits. They're in an unenviable position. I understand why they want to stay, but what's to come later - cholera, hepC, typhoid ? The whole city is covered in sewage with dead bodies all over the place. Draining isn't going to make it clean -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist