[Oliver Optic]

Thank you ... and with respect to Dr. Keyes ... one of the saddest indications of liberal/RINO inroads to this site is the way this fine man has been an object of ridicule and scorn by some posters.

Keyes may be a lousy politician (I didn't follow the Illinois debacle that closely) ... and I know his remarks on reparations riled some people ... but he is perhaps the most eloquent spokesman for conservative values I have ever heard.

I'll never forget seeing him deliver a no-holds-barred pro-life message to a convention of Perot-ites. His presentation was so winsome and persuasive that he received an enthusiastic standing ovation from that pro-choice crowd.

For anyone who holds to the stated purpose of this site, Alan Keyes deserves nothing but respect.

[EternalVigilance]

I'll never forget seeing him deliver a no-holds-barred pro-life message to a convention of Perot-ites. His presentation was so winsome and persuasive that he received an enthusiastic standing ovation from that pro-choice crowd.

That's a really great story. I've seen similar events myself. His abilities are truly amazing.

For anyone who holds to the stated purpose of this site, Alan Keyes deserves nothing but respect.

No doubt about it.