[MySQL] Is it possible to re-install clean without having to remove php ?

[Bill Hernandez]

Thanks to all those that offered suggestions and feedback on the  
MySQL problem I am having.

I tried to remove MySQL in order to start over, in order to follow  
the instructions and the advice more closely, but MacPorts didn't  
like that idea very well unless I removed PHP, which rightfully so  
depends on MySQL.

It appears that my install is messed up beyond repair, and would like  
to start over with MySQL, just remove it and re-install it...

Is it possible to force it, or am I just looking for more trouble  
unless I remove PHP first ?

Best regards,

Bill Hernandez
Plano, Texas