I think the Amazons were a real people - ancient Britain had Boadicea - all killed by the male of the species. Some would argue, I am sure, that civilizations 'back when' and 'now' are operating under the premise that, "the hand that rocks the cradle, rocks the world." Israel needs another Golda Mier; the Palestinians have the lady named Hanna whatever - at least, she seems neat, clean, and intelligence- proficient. I don't think that Arafat even knows what soap and water is: God, he is a dirty, raunchy, ugly hairy old coot! He must have condos of fleas living in his clothes and body parts. One thing he will never have to worry about: having collagen injections in his lips! Maybe one day he will OD on Viagra! Shirley: bobert@i-1.net