I also endorse the single-payer plan on the ballot in California. I used to live there. My name, title and address are: Peter Bohmer Faculty in Political Economy The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA 98505 tel. 206 866-6000 X6431 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a degree (ph.D) in Economics if that is relevant. In solidarity, Pete Bohmer