I wanted to thank all those who participated in recent issues who managed to state an opinion on either side of the issue. I found many points of interest. There are a those which seem intent on making this a personal venue. Those that appear unable to construct a single sentence without derogatory adjectives of a very personal nature. I wish them well also and hope that they resolve the personal issues that inspire them to behave in such a manner. However, many new ideas have come to surface despite this, and hopefully important issues will remain at the forefront. Again, I apologize for those who feel intimidation applies, and to those who have been uncomfortable as a result of these tactics. Please do not be discouraged from participating, we need fresh ideas, and new solutions to the many issues facing our ferrets and their human companions, us. best wishes, until next time, alphachi [Posted in FML issue 1987]