Yikes, e-mail embarassment, my question re MAI in France was already
answered and more
by Richard Boehnke.  I guess I had better read all my e-mail before
replying to any one letter.

Mike Nelson [log in to unmask]
NHN Consulting Group, Lantzville, BC
(250) 390-1241

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> From: Richard Boehnke <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: France Says NO!
> Date: Friday, February 27, 1998 3:04 AM
>
> When a nation as influential as France declines to participate in an
> international understanding such as MAI it is heartening because most of
> us perceive MAI as a power increase for the multi-national corporations
> ... and we are correct in that ..... and we should be pleased France
> said, "Non"!
>
> However, the non-participation is based upon their (along with all the
> others) being persuaded that it is not in their "national interest" ....
> the very same rationale so frequently used when nations choose not to
> enter international environmental treaties, especially those dealing with
> the oceans or the qualities affecting shared air space.
>
> A quick read of this week's "RACHEL" will illustrate the difficulty which
> is caused ...
>
> Richard Boehnke
>
>