Frank, My needs: I need to get to the next room in my house without falling. I feel I have the right to criticize our President and shouold not have to be kind to him. When I was in the Soviet Union (1 of 3 times) our guide told us they never criticized their leaders because they were perfect. Meds that would actually work would be a good start, never mind a cure. And, Frank, Bush's opposition to stem cell research IS ONLY ONE REASON, I dislike him so much. So it's not all just my self-centeredness as you suggest. I agree Murray Charters does a great job and we couldn't get by without him, but he has chosen a safer path, no one is mad at him either, and that's fine, but I'm really, really mad at George W. Bush. I don't have the luxury of a disinterested debate. I don't expect to change your mind, but feel that I and others are entitled to our opinions. I am not Mother Teresa, that's for sure, so don't expect me to bow down to our leader. Ray ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn