Dear Bill , I understand that Jehovah Witnesses followers do accept not having blood donation during a surgery (or hospitalization) if they so believe it is right , but I cannot accept that persons not followers of this religion be prohibited of it. I accept the Iran's aitholah have their beliefs but I cannot accept that in name of their beliefs they condemn to death a foreign writer ( Rushie ? - spell ) for him writing his "Satanic Verses" and not being a follower to this religion .. I could give to you many other examples regarding this aspect of the matter . Sorry if I offended your feelings by having and supporting these points of view . Best wishes , Joao . "William H. (Bill) Olson" wrote: > Dr Meyer and Mr. Carvalho: You must have been hurt pretty badly to > respond as you did on this matter. > > I forgive you for attacking some of the values I hold dearly, but stop > and take a look at your smear tactics, please!! -- +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + | [log in to unmask] | +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+