I'm going to take a break from the lists of at least one week. If a moderated list is not to be--which is a damn shame, because we *REALLY* need one--I at least definitely need a break.

For the health of the list and the project, I think it would be an excellent idea if several of us would take a break as well, and let the more peaceful among us to move on to more productive matters. Then, maybe when we return, we can be calmer and work together in a spirit of mutual respect, or at least as much respect as we can muster.

Larry