11.   In the wings is yet another computer-generated voice, Donna, whom the public has not heard yet.

12.   Instead of Ridge talking about terrorism and anthrax, the public has heard from Attorney General John Ashcroft, FBI Director Robert Mueller and HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson.

13.   It is not surprising to Judy Ashbaugh that of the thousands of missing persons cases filed each year, the public hears of only a few.

14.   Many other incidents were minor enough that the public never heard about them.

15.   Mostly, the public hears about disasters.

16.   Otherwise, the public may hear very little from the Danforth probe until it issues a final report.

17.   Others say he is a ruthless killer, one of the most dangerous criminals the public has never heard of.

18.   Only in the most extreme cases will the public hear critical comments from the mayor or police commissioner about the behavior of the police.

19.   Politicians often complain that the public hears about government only when it messes up.

20.   So why do atrazine and other very dangerous chemicals remain in widespread use, and why does the public hear so little about them?