Dear Don Adams (no, Flash, not you )--- I don't expect to change your opinion on these matters, but please do not misquote me. I think I am the writer you refer to who wrote about the missile defense shield---and I did NOT say what you state below: > The first writer opined that for our country to attempt to put in >place a defense against incoming missiles equates to violence, and defense >expenditures should be directed toward PD research. What I DID say was that "Those who relied on the fantasy of a "missile shield" to protect us have had a stunning wake-up call today."----echoing what I had heard others say and meaning only that no "star wars umbrella " would have prevented the terrorists from doing what they did. Many experts have regretfully admitted that there is no sure defense against this type of attack. In no way did I state or intend to say that defense funds "should be directed toward PD research", and I have NO idea where you got that idea. -- Camilla Flintermann Oxford,OH <[log in to unmask]> on the web at http://www.geocities.com/camillahf/index.html *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** We agree to differ... we resolve to love... we unite to serve. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn