Given the large number of communications that I have received, both privately and on pen-l, I have asked Shawgi to discontinue posting to pen-l. I do not take these decisions lightly. I realize that we are walking a fine line, but I continue to hold to the idea that pen-l is a space that should be as useful and enjoyable as possible. Shawgi is the first person (of 5 I think so far) of those who have been excluded, whose political views pretty well fit with that of pen-l, even though his style might have been out of synch. I hope that I have made the right decision. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 916-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]