Damn right they are. And they had my sister and I reading complex material before age 10. What a coincidence! However, that's not why I'm a Liberal. I'm a Liberal, because they were right, and taught me well. As I've said before, most parents who teach their children the MAJOR importance of being well read, and preach an open mind are going to raise Liberal children. But them simply being what they are is a dumb reason to be ANYTHING. We do have conservatives in our family though - not many, but we do have them. These are the people who hung my Mom's cat for fun when she was 10! and laughed over her weeping 2 hrs before they had to go to church way back in 1960. These conservatives in my family are the ones who stuck a hot iron to my 3 yr old ass in 1982, and claimed to the high heavens it was an accident. These conservatives in my family are the ones who spread the rumor around Old Fort, NC that my Mom, sister, and I were devil worshippers because we enjoyed AC/DC. These conservatives in my family are the ones who wish Carolina wouldn't have so many black players. I COULD GO ON! In other words, me being well read, and the conservatives in my family are the reason I'm a LiberaL! YOU GOTTA BETTER REASON!? Update: Little TOO open last night. I have to stop wearing my heart on my sleeve. UPDATE: HEY, great political minds, check out my new Big Brother weblist. Especially if you loooove Cappy. UPDATE: Good point, Mr Political........................Winnie was one of our favorites growing up. On another note, your second point is understood, but I must point out that I know many who consider their parents' povS on politics idiotic. My parents happen to be correct........sue me. ROCK ON , WINNIE!