Just so you know, George: Your writings on States etc. were entertaining and very welcome, from my point of view. I bet I speak for lots of us. I look forward to more of your interesting and obviously carefully researched work. Let nobody discourage you. Cheers, David -------- On Sun, 24 Nov 1996, George M. Andes wrote: > To All: > > I do repent me of ever bringing up the subject of Commonwealths, States, and so > forth. I had no idea that what I thought was pretty harmless (yes, and also > useless) stuff which those who weren't interested could ignore would give rise > to such hostility and hurt feelings. > > My feelings have not been hurt; no one has been unkind to me. I hope I have > been unkind to no one. Nonetheless, I still feel uneasy about the ensuing > ruckus following my silly posting. > > > George Andes > ------------------- David Robert Austen Masters Degree Program in Information Science Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana 47405 U.S.A. Telephone 812 335 8835 Fax 812 335 8598 --------------------