Perhaps another question that could be asked, if we're discussing this topic, is why there are so few candidates (at least I've heard of few in this part of the country) who say they are pro-life and who also consistently vote in favor of protecting the environment. Theoretically, one could have pro-environment candidates who are on both sides of the abortion issue. In practice, I seldom see it, but maybe I'm not paying attention to enough political races outside my immediate area. Cindy Hildebrand [log in to unmask] Ames, IA 50010 "Strawbury in the praries ripe and abundant." (Meriwether Lewis) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp