regex question

[proctor]

Mark Peters wrote:
> > is there any way i would be successful then, in using raw string inside
> > my makeRE() function?
>
> Why do you think you even need a raw string?
>
> Just build and return the string 'a|b|c' (NOTE: DON'T add the quotes to
> the string)

yes, i suppose you are right.  i can't think of a reason i would NEED a
raw string in this situation.

all very helpful!  thanks very much.

sincerely,
proctor.