Fine. I have NO interest in changing minds. I also have NO interest in transparent agendas.
My agenda, such as it is, is to have a more conservative party (presumably a more conservative Republican party) in charge...though I don't see that happening any time soon, not in 2002.
I do try, sincerely, to understand others viewpoints. It is the only way to communicate effectively.
Your thread was an open invitation to suggest alternatives to increase 'conservatism'. I took you up on it. It was educational for me. I'm sorry if it wasn't for you.