In a message dated 11/12/98 5:15:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << OK Now LIST WHAT DO YOU THINK THE LIMITS OF DEBATE ON THIS LIST SHOULD BE AND HOW SHOULD IT BE DETERMINED? >> I don't think there is anything wrong with civil, thoughtful debate. But, as Barb-- and I am sure you -- realize...abortion is not an easy debate topic. There are immense emotions on both sides of the coin. I could easily find myself getting very wrapped up and emotional about it...knowing that, I chose not to read these posts. But, again, that 's my choice. I would consider it an atrocity not to continue on with a debate that members of the group were/are enjoying. And, as Barb said, she had no intention of stopping the debate, rather stopping an impending disaster. In accordance with that point of view, I offer MHO: I suggest you tread carefully before a small flicker becomes a raging fire.