Don,
What I was trying apparently unsuccessfully for you is to illustrate that 7/8ths of the world history has involved wars of all kinds, due to what I believe is an aggrssive mentality that puts more worth in gladiator activities than the arts.

That's really not a stretch, both are facts our history as a waring tribe and the greater emphasis on sports of all kinds pitting and setting up for winners and losers over the arts. There are probably more participants in one day at the super bowl by being there or watching on TV, than there are all year at some of our finest art museums or symphonies. I don't see football teams going broke like I do symphonies having to close due to lack of funds and participation by the public.

------------------
jam on,
Terry http://imjazzed.homestead.com/Index.html