----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- I agree with Michael on one thing - I do not want to repeat arguments on which we must just agree to differ. I must, however, protest at his misunderstanding of my last post. He says that I believe 'that the classical political economists would not or could not let ideological concerns shape their writings.' But my last post said exactly the opposite: 'The classicals were politically aware and politically motivated.' What I do not believe is that their silence about the game laws was motivated by the factors that Michael adduces. I have already explained why. Tony Brewer ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]