Bill Rakow says it is WRONG to even ask.

I will allow Bill to respond to that but for the record I would certainly have asked. Also, for the record I am not completely convinced at this time that they may not have asked. Meetings like this are, at times, difficult to return from and put into print the conversation that took place. A lot of nuances, inferences and "please don't let this out but I can tell you......" potentials. I understand your need for sunshine but there is a case to be made for playing the political game as well.