Hey, everyone! It has been fascinating to follow the various U.S. election threads - also informative. The main thing I've learned from it is that we must all vote! Remember that people throughout history have been prepared to give their lives for the right to be heard and to elect their leaders. Remember that while the democratic process may have its flaws (and what system of government doesn't?) it is, in the context of human history, a young concept. Give it time! We have an upcoming federal election in Canada later this month. It will not stir up much debate on the JMDL ;-) But I've become convinced during the past few days, as never before, that to abstain from voting is to relinquish your right to complain. That's all - I'm not all that comfortable being on a soapbox. As a Canadian who is not really happy with any of the choices, I'm still gonna drag my sorry old ass down to the polling booth....... cheers to all, Roberto
