I once read a crude and admittedly reductive definition of libertarianism: "I've got mine, so fuck you." Despite all the pretense of science, and the high-blown language about liberty, the doctrine really does come down to that in the end. Doug -- Doug Henwood Left Business Observer 250 W 85 St New York NY 10024-3217 USA +1-212-874-4020 voice +1-212-874-3137 fax email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> web: <http://www.panix.com/~dhenwood/LBO_home.html>