[backhoe]

Naturally, I'd hate to see FR vanish-

1- where else would so many hear our voices? Do you really want to go back to the days of "letters to the local paper?"
2- "Comforting the afflicted, and afflicting the comfortable" is an honorable avocation. Don't give your enemies the satisfaction!
3- the online, realtime commentary almost instantly dissects spin, lies, & propaganda. One day all news will be like this ( maybe! )- stay on the leading edge.

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All you I have pinged? Excuse me if I repeat your names, of if you are among the few who have asked to be dropped.... I do not keep a "ping list"- this was made, right now, by going back & copying names from my "self-search," and it's a one-time deal.

John R

And a PS- I'm sending a donation today- how about you?

[LiberteeBell]

When I first saw this, I nearly became physically ill!!!! FR is my lifeline to reality. I live in a liberal hell-hole and don't think I could do without the conversation and debate regardless of the broad spectrum of ideals and the major disagreements.

I'm completely addicted to FR and wish I were able to send a boatload of money to help keep the site going. I'll send what I can.

And backhoe, thank you for the ping.