On 27 Aug 2002 at 10:03, Randi128 at aol.com wrote > No, I have to say that I didn't hate the woman either. I thought that > she was misguided, but I harbored no ill will against her. She reminds me of my born again > christian brother in law who feels because he's found god everyone > else has to, or else. I think she's been hard on Vlad . > > John Barbato > Yes, that's why was was so annoyed with her (I hadn't noticed the "Born Again" similarities). I realize that people change, but I felt Cawti's attitude to be one of "I've changed, therefore you, Vlad, should change in order to be like me". Not everyone changes at the same pace - or in the same way. I don't know if I can see Vlad as a social activist. His cynicism is seems too deeply ingrained. MMichele Riccio mr1 at rcosta.com