Heh. Of course I think he misses the point. It is not so much conservatism as it is romanticism... though certainly the two have a major amount of psychological overlap in their grouchy, look0backwards mentality.
If you care to, drop back at that guy's blog and refer folks to http://www.davidbrin.com/tolkienarticle1.html It's still the most visited page at my site! Thanks & good luck. db ===== . . * Please note. My email address of many years is changing FROM [EMAIL PROTECTED] TO [EMAIL PROTECTED] ... (Or else use [EMAIL PROTECTED]) _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l