[dayglored]

Hi Jim,

Regarding Quix and the Anti-FReepers (sounds like a bad garage band):

1. Illegitimi Non Carborundum (Don't let the bassturds wear you down)

2. Over the years, Free Republic has given much more than it has received -- to FReepers, lurkers, all; to American politics; to America.

3. In particular, personally, FR has given me knowledge, perspective, entertainment, and a huge amount to think seriously about.

4. FR has enhanced my spiritual self, by exposure to and exchanges with so many devout folks who see more clearly than I do, and whose vision has helped improve my own.

5. Unfortunately, some folks can't see a good thing without wanting to destroy it; can't see a pretty picture without wanting to deface it. Their loss.

Carry on, Jim, and God Bless you, the FR staff, and this wonderful forum. And God Bless America! (She needs it more than the rest of us.)

[MonicaG]

I feel the same way, especially about points your points 3 & 4:

3) In particular, personally, FR has given me knowledge, perspective, entertainment, and a huge amount to think seriously about.

4) FR has enhanced my spiritual self, by exposure to and exchanges with so many devout folks who see more clearly than I do, and whose vision has helped improve my own.

Very grateful for everything I learn here on FR, for the friends & awesome prayer warriors I've met, and of course for all the times you guys make me literally laugh out loud at goofy posts & Photoshopped images. I've also gotten to thank a lot of veterans and people who are currently serving and that means a lot to me.