Dear List Members: This message is of HIGH IMPORTANCE, but is NOT to be further discussed on this list.  Any comments you have should be sent directly to: Joan Young, JYoung6180@aol.com or Don Hartman, FamilyHart@aol.com The following message was sent to all Rootsweb List administrators, and we were directed to pass it along to list members: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >From Rootsweb Staff: "This is a period of intense political times when emotions and opinions will run high in many directions. "The simple issue is that RootsWeb is for genealogical research and not for political discussions.  Equivalent political situations have been known to cause significant disturbances and needed intervention by admins and occasionally by Rootsweb staff." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We the list administrators have been directed by RootsWeb to reinforce where necessary to our subscribers the basis of the mailing lists and their provision by RootsWeb to users, and, where necessary, take actions to maintain the focus of mailing lists. Therefore, any references to the present political situation will result in being unsubscribed from the list.  Your anticipated cooperation is appreciated. Let's keep these lists as a "haven" - a place where we can go to do our research, and where we can leave the outside world "outside". If you choose to discuss the current situation with list member friends, please do so directly and not on the list. Thanks! Joan Young Don Hartman List Administrators