On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:05:00 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>Nancy Young wrote:
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>>
>> Such desperation to convince people. Sounds like someone
>> looking for validation of their beliefs.
>
>
>There were some reasons not to eat certain foods in a desert environment.
>Their desert culture eventually got codified into religion(s).

the desert isn't exactly a great place to raise pigs, either. they
need a lot of water. so disease isn't the only consideration.

your pal,
blake