Michael,

Thanks for the data. Here in the States, as far as I know it's only "important" polititians who get state funerals. The only argument that seems to arise on occasion is whether or not someone can be burried in a national cemetery (usually reserved for military veterans --- again, as far as I know).

Good grief . . . 75% of the votes in your state are for lefties. I feel your pain!

I once met a fellow who was complaining out loud about taxes being too high. This was just before a national election. So I asked him, "Who are you voting for?" Without getting into names, it was a flaming leftie! I asked "Why are you voting for him?" "Oh, he does good things for the poor people."

When the voters can't connect the dots, it's hopeless!

Homer Simpson is starting to look really good for '08 . . .

---- Hugh