<html> gordon stelter wrote: "We support a state in the mid-east that abuses its populace,(far worse and with more regularity than Saddam has-- the alleged gas attacks may have been Iranian) ignores UN sanctions and DEFINITELY has weapons of mass destruction! Its called Israel. " **** While criticism of Israel is not necessarily anti-Semitism, comparing Israel to Iraq comes close enough.  At best, it is ignorant.  It is unquestionably stupid. Mr. Stelter, his list is for issues of piano technology.  The readers and contributors are committed to enhancing their skills in that field, regardless of political or social orientation. In this forum, all we want is better sounding -- and better playing -- pianos.  That's it.  Little enough to ask of a frustratingly complex world. Ladies and gentlemen -- please confine your comments to issues piano technology, music, and the music business.  When someone tosses out bait, no matter how rancid, please refrain from responding.  There are numerous other mailing lists where political issues can discussed. Please let this be an island of sanity, no matter how small and insignificant, in an increasingly atavistic world. Mickey Kessler </html>