Alan:
> >The theory behind fruitariansm as
> >laid down by the NH founders still remains sound

Kirt:
> Prove it or retract it, Alan.

While I respect your motives here, Kirt, I have to say that such an
approach is unrealistic.  While there is support aplenty for all
sorts of things, there is proof for precious few.  Isn't it enough
to realize that anytime someone states something as fact, it is some-
thing that they believe and that there is therefore an invisible "In
my opinion" in front of it?

If people on this list could only make statements for which they had
proof, the list would quickly cease to exist.

Even if everyone on this list were to support every single statement
with all sorts of references to books and scientific papers, would
we really be much better off?  Especially with all the sloppy and/or
unethical science being done out there, a published opinion isn't
necessarily better than an unpublished one.

Perhaps it would help if we could put together, along with the FAQ,
an FRD (Frequently Referenced Documents) containing a recommended
reading list from each list member who cares to submit one.

Carol