There are a few, very few, organizations to which I make a sacrificial gift year after year. Free Republic is one such group. My gift to FR is a sacrifice for me to do all that I can to promote a cause in which I believe deeply.
For me a sacrificial gift is at least 5% of my monthly retirement income. It represents money I would otherwise spend on myself.
I have reached the age when it is important for me to plan my estate, such as it is. To that end I am designating an amount equal to 2 years of gifts to be made to FR upon my death.
I have been a member of FR since the mid 90’s. This is a vital part of my intellectual and political life. I try to do all I can to support Jim and his efforts.