Robert Sallade wrote: > And the phrase, "the best defense is a strong offense," means...? The arms > race of any century is driven by the need not to destroy others, but to > safeguard resources. I'm not sure history supports this. Well, unless "safeguarding resources" also refers to other people's resources. Then I'd have to agree. Yeah, had to chime in. <grin> Chris "The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce." ~ Oliver Wedell Holmes, Sr. - "Over the Teacups" (1891)