Hello All: Just a note to say that this new discussion is great, we are now talking about our 'feelings' which I personally find very relevant, in today's society! Thank you, Darlene, for being the 'spearhead' of this new theme, even though you didn't mean to! We all had a period of 'excitement' upon the discovery of our relationship to such remarkable human beings, regardless of the 'side' they were on...and it was only with much further investigation and study that our excitement changed to actual hardcore knowledge, and many more serious thoughts, as a result. The revelation of the 'feelings' of our ancestors...the terror, pain and hopelessness. Being falsely accused and put to death, while their families stood helplessly by, unable to help. Were there questions in the minds of the accusers? Did they actually believe the words of children and others who 'witnessed' the behaviors which were considered evil and malevolent? Did they wonder if those statements were actually true? Were there doubts in their minds? And what were their lives like after...many lived long lives with the sure knowledge that they had put to death many innocent friends and neighbors. Francine, Pamela and Tamara all wrote eloquently about their feelings, indeed it has been a very worthwhile exchange for all of us so privileged to participate. Somehow I am sure that all of our ancestors are pleased at our enlightenment! The rigidity is gone. As has been said by others, tolerance is the key here. We are a spoiled society, right? Hard to make room for the other guy, unless one just happens to have had an occurance such as this which has personally affected them. We are among those so privileged, and it is up to us to enlighten the many... We are the beacons...our ancestors the source of the light. Shine on, Salem descendants! Beth