> Of course everyone can have opinions. It's better if they are informed > rather than made up. An informed opinion is one that other people have made up for you :-). Especially so when it comes to history :-). I'd note some probably interesting points about the Louisiana purchase were brother Bob not a bit uncomfortable about southern realms. Nothing radical or revisionist but ... . R --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .