Shawgi, Impressive picture of 'freedom' brought about by capitalism!!! Freedom to climb up, freedom to ...slide down, ehh??? But, could you give us precise references? > A United Nations report says that ... It might be useful to get hold of the report. Thanks, Alex Alex Izurieta E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Institute of Social Studies P.O. Box 29776 2502 LT The Hague Tel. 31-70-4260480 Fax. 31-70-4260755