I usually keep my opinions to myself, but enough is enough. For many years I have done voluntary research for many people, especially those from America. I have spent hours of my precious time trying to bring a bit of joy to people by searching for their ancestors in England. I have recently spent hours finding the Irish ancestors, in England, of an American lady. I went to the place where they had lived and the church where they worshiped and took photographs for her and she was thrilled to bits. It is a shame a lot more people are going to miss out. I joined this list to see if people would help me to try to find my Irish ancestors. All I seem to be getting is anti English rantings from so called 'Irish Americans' who think they are more Irish than the Irish. I have English, Scottish and Irish ancestors, Catholics (my father was one) and Protestants (my mother was one). Peoples' religions do not matter to me, but what does matter is that terrorists kill innocent people for their own warped beliefs. Have you lived, for the last few years, wondering if you or your children were going to be blown up by an IRA bomb. Two young boys were blown up in Warrington whilst out buying mother's day presents. A bomb shattered the centre of Manchester. The city has only just been rebuilt. I do not wish to belong to a list which contains people with so much hatred. I am sorry to say I am now unsubscribing. Anne --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 20/02/2004