This is crazy -- I didn't even think of the problem that happens, since the two table creation statements are in different parts of the IF block. But if that's the way it works, then it is good to know.
Thanks,
webrunner
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A SQL query walks into a bar and sees two tables. He walks up to them and asks, "Can I join you?"
Ref.: http://tkyte.blogspot.com/2009/02/sql-joke.html