Re: Happy 2009 Winter Solstice!

["Simon D. Levy" <http://www.wlu.edu/~levys>]

Robert wrote:
> I have.  It was suggested a few years ago (after getting laid off from
> Continuum) that I remove it [lip ring] to improve my chances of getting a job 
> (after
> being unemployed for over 2 years).  I am the biggest sell-out now.

That does it, I'm not speaking to you any more!

> Nevertheless, trains still use less fuel per-capita than either airplanes
> or automobiles.

I love trains and am all for them.  Unfortunately they're priced so 
high, and run so poorly, that the choice ends up being between flying 
and driving.  I'd be happy to pay more in taxes to help finance a new 
rail system.

- Simon