At 9:47 AM 21/6/95, Gail Barnes wrote: How I wish my name weren't Exon! There is a family story (which I suspect is actionable) about the US citizen involved and the creation of the Exxon corporation which hinged upon the potential political fallout resulting from Exxon problems (ever heard of the Exxon Valdez?) and the political career of this individual. Now I know how he feels. Not a helpful contribution to your debate, but I and my wife (who only got this surname through marriage) *did* sign the Internet petition. Yours Andy Exon -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. F C A Exon, R&D Librarian Phone: +619 351 3212 Curtin University of Technology Fax: +619 351 2424 GPO Box U1987, PERTH e-mail: [log in to unmask] Western Australia 6001 All facts and opinions expressed in this message are not the responsibility of Curtin University of Technology. --------------------------------------------------------------------------