Making this short, for Jim's own self interest, he needs some type of independent accounting control. What happens, for example if he breaks a leg and someone else has to take over? Because of what FreeRepublic stands for, I see it continuing to grow. At some point standard business practices need to be in place before control is lost. Jim has said he is not asking for charity, and well said because he provides a valuable service and deserves support, not just to cover expenses of the service provided, but for his personal services as well. And I doubt that most of us using this service are not willing to pay for it. I plan on continued contributions myself,
I don't feel comfortable for Jim when he has to defend his honesty and integrity while being so unselfish in his contributions.
Perhaps I haven't said it well, but it's sincere.
What I have a problem with are all the people that complain about FreeRepublic and the money it takes to run it. It doesn't matter if this were a hobby or a business. Isn't this America - the land of the free? Isn't this the country that prides itself on capitalism, and the American dream?
If I desired to live in a socialist/communist contry then I certainly would move to some other country. Forgive me for not joining those that complain, but the site belongs to Mr. Robinson, and he told me he made a million dollar profit I'd still contribute. And I'd be thankful for the opportunity. That would be further proof of three things, that capitalism works, that liberals are wrong, and that the spirit of the founders still lives.