The dark sky here is filled with smoke from nearby fires. The Governor closed down all state offices, including the universities. Reason will surely be a major casualty. On LBO, Brad mentioned how easy it is to destroy things. I was making the same point in my class last Thursday, saying that it would be easy to explode a plane into a nuclear reactor or to destroy water supplies. In my last note, I did not say that all civil liberties will be destroyed, only that much of our civil liberties are likely victims. I have trouble seeing any good come from out of this. Think that it will be important for us to have clear answers to the impending threats. The spin doctors will certainly use this to win victories in areas that have nothing to do with terrorism. I would like to see us much focus is we can muster here on the list. I think that I have much to learn in the coming days. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 530-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
