[valleygal]

I heard on FOX today or maybe yesterday that the military doesn't want us sending packages and letters to "a US Service member".

They're worried about anthrax and would rather we use one of the e-mail sites on the net to contact them or find an organization that is buying stuff for them and donate.

[MayflowerMadam]

Yeah, that's true if you're trying to send directly to the troops. But there are ways to get the stuff there via a "middle man", such as www.usocares.org -- and others. Also no letter, only postcards. I think the City is picking up the tab for postage for employees to send the cards. At least, that idea was being discussed on Monday; not certain how it turned out.