Michael E. said: > Of course, members of this list would never be tempted to implement a rule that only those in substantial agreement with a certain set of notions would be allowed on the list, that is, that the externalities of allowing dissenting voices to participate were too high. Would they? Michael Etchison No, Michael, we do not have a formal rule. Instead we count on the courtesy and good sense of the participants. To deny someone access to pen-l would no more be an infraction of freedom than to ask people not to join in on a personal telephone call. This is a progressive economists list. While we differ, the list is intended to be for people who want to rectify the deficiencies of our society by moving beyond a market society. Progressives do not have much space allocated to us in this society. Thus, intrusions can be unwelcome. In addition, our time is limited. Finally, some of us pay by the message. I can and do learn, at times from conservatives, but at my own convienece. I hope that you understand. I think that I speak for the majority of the list in this respect. If not, I am sure to hear about it.