This message is for economists living and working in California -- I apologize for the inconvenience to others. If you are interested in signing an open letter opposing Matt Fong's "revenue-neutral flat tax" contact the Barbara Boxer campaign at: Los Angeles: 310-575-9880 -- Ask for Lyle Canceko. San Francisco: 415-292-1460 They will fax you a copy of the Open Letter. The deadline is this Friday, October 9th. Larry Shute -------------------------------- Laurence Shute Voice: 909-869-3850 Department of Economics FAX: 909-869-6987 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona e-mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------------------------------