Posted by Steve Price on December 24, 1998 at 06:46:18:
Dear Friends,
The discussion on this Salon has clearly reached the point of generating nearly no light, but a lot of heat. I doubt that the proponents of either of the two major viewpoints are going to convince each other of the correctness of their positions, and I believe both positions have been presented in sufficient detail to permit any interested party to examine them adequately.
I don't want to close this discussion, although I personally see little point in keeping it open. On the other hand, I am asking all participants to take a break for at least 24 hours.
Best wishes to all.
Steve Price