David Johnson wrote:

> Since identifiers are stored internally in a table (no different than
> any other table), the distinction is a triviality. There is no
> TECHNICAL reason not to allow this.

Yes, of course, but that's an implementation matter of Firebird, IB and
possibly other engines, but *not* part of SQL per se.

> There is, on the other hand, every
> SEMANTIC reason to allow this.

Agree totally with your arguments here, as stated in a couple of my
messages in this thread.

Kjell
--
--------------------------------------
Kjell Rilbe
Adressmarknaden AM AB
E-post: kjell.rilbe@...
Telefon: 08-761 06 55
Mobil: 0733-44 24 64