[Netizen]

I think they'd have better luck if each year, once the final 12 are chosen, let the following week be 'vote for the person you want to leave' week. Then donate money per vote cast. I think the phones lines would be smoking. They could even have different charities/causes available.

We have needy vets, families of our military, uninsured citizens, elderly with prescription problems, scads of organizations like St. Judes, Make a Wish ect. We send so much overseas in foreign aid already. It's American Idol. Let World or International Idol donate money to international causes. jmo

[over3Owithabrain]

Hey, on a happier note - I think you both are Taylor fans like me. The wifey and I are going to see him tonight in Atlanta. I actually won a pre-show pass to meet him as well. Should be fun and I hear his concerts are very good.