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> KH wrote:

Just for the record: Switzerland has been a republic for as long as there has
been something recognizable as Switzerland (some 7 to 8 centuries) and has one
of the oldest democratic traditions in the world.

Sorry! Mea culpa. I meant Sweden. They have a King right?

Barclay, Tom wrote in reply to KH:

> Just for the record: Switzerland has been a republic for as long as

We do indeed. As do the Danish, Norwegians, Spanish, and a whole bunch of
other countries I didn't see in your original post <g>

Regards,