I don't know the Lady, but I'd like to meet her!!I first encountered Alaska in it's last year as a Territoryand truly found a home away from home!!I soon be came known to many Folks around Anchorage, Eagle River, Knick, on to Palmer, ptched campsall the matanuska Valley, Rabbit Slough, Willow, and Willow Creek.Usually left my car parked ar rhe train sta in Wasilla and rode the train up to Montana Creek, fish a few days and ride back to wasilla..Beautiful Country and Wonderful people!! So. I may see some of you fine folks this summer.. Still trying to work up the nerve..Take Care!!

I'm a truly OLD GEEZER and I'm considerably more worried about losing this wonderful COUNTRY..And if we don't soon get our *ducks lined up* Looks sorta bleak to me. Let me really aggravate everybody now: If I have to choose between Newt and Mick I think my choice will be "Bring me another BEER!" I haven't had a drink in 25 years!!

Could you, or your Secretary be a Tad more specific as to the identity of "we, the truly informed"? Just wonderin;

Not"in their present form"!! Considerably smarter then?

Well, JdS I can only give one flimsy reason.. She's probably one of the "less Worst" (that make sense?) on TH right now.. Sure would give a bit to see one of *Burt's* offerings!! Anybody know where he is??

K--(I'm not fond of ur moniker)--I do agree with some of your theory..But ur "the war was upon minorities" Paraphrased)is correct only in that "minorities" appeared to be the most blatant offenders.. Being sneaky as opposed to blatant isn't an excuse but is a reason?? I am glad, tho, that your racial theories are alive and well! Keep Up the Work!!

See my post, above

JdS-I normally agree with you and not just on this subject; but I think U'r oversimplifying some of this.. Porous Borders certainly are a large part of the problem and that aspect is more easily fixed than any other.. Build the fence and put violators in jail (with or without PINK underware!! You may not be aware that West Virginia is right among the top of the listing of *Most Meth Labs* I own a few hundred acres in an adjoining County and either I or my Step-son have worn out a few 4-wheelers keeping an eye on said premises..I let it be known that I will NOT be lenient on Chemists and have dynamited at last count 5 shanties in the last few years.. I have an unspoken agreement with the Co. Sheriff, wh0 does a better than average...

Rick-Ur absolutely correct!! In a long Military career (50s-79) I saw people lose Security Clearances, Fail Flight Physicals, lose Drivers' Licenses, etc.. Not to mention Divorces, child abuse and the list goes on! Conversely, I know people who claim they have*used* for years without ill effects. And my Brother who died of Lung Cancer at 52 was convinced his ciggies didn't have a thing to do with it.. OK

Now I CAN and DO agree with your last statement!!