M.W. Poirier wrote:Well, of course. For the same reason. I recall being told about Louisiana in govt. class, but (with typical provinciality) no one mentioned Québec.Just a small addition is in order here. Patricia, you could have said "the basis for law on the European continent and in the state of Louisiana, _and the province of Québec in Canada_.-- Patricia M. Godfrey priscamg@xxxxxxxx