In a message dated 8/21/02 3:31:54 PM Central Daylight Time, braisl@madisontelco.com writes: > William, explain please if you would??? Are you talking about "our > government's" interference with States Rights??? I get a little upset too > when I think of how little the "citizens" of our country have to say in the > decisions that are made by "our government". The Damn Yankees aren't just > in the South. > Elaine My answer is yes and no. It was kidding around. But you are right about the federal government taking too much upon itself. And too, there are so many people who will not stand up for themselves. And that is hurtful for all of us. William