Latjorr: Point well taken. But to me, the word 'civilization' and ' haute couture' are all relative terms reserved for Western cultures. I simply do not buy into those terms and I believe they are Eur-Centric. Additionally, I believe some people only understand strong language and strongarm tactics, and this is the only way to put a stop to some of the nonsense which folks try to perpetrate. You yourslef have seen some of the drastic methods I have had to use to *snip* some of the nonsense hurled at me. I agree with you in general but do not expect me for one to take any attacks in a prostrate manner. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------