... >> espouse MLK and Ghandi's views on passive resistence.

... and live by those terms would have my profound respect, Al, however much I might think them misguided on some specific issues. Such individuals are, however, few and far between.

>> I guess your tactic wouldn't work on them.

Perhaps not, but the point is, how many times are you willing to let someone punch you in the face before you fight back and defend yourself? On an individual basis, most of us (even the pacifists among us) have a limit. Why should it be any different on a collective basis?

----- jim o\-S