"The entire system is responsible for many of Virginia woes, since counties have no responsibility for the 20th-century issues that confront a neighboring city (urban poor, local transportation, crumbling school systems etc)." ------------------------------------- There are many other factors such as administration and economic structural re-formation that add much more complexity to the the "20th-century issues" than the statement indicts. "Austerity is a consequence; not a punishment." - John Maudlin Very Respectfully, Ray ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html