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So please, if you aren't set up for a monthly contribution, please do so now. Even if it is just $5. It's not the amount that matters so long as everybody does their little part. Then you can ignore all these fund-raiser threads with a clean conscience. And when the day comes that Free Republic rivals the major media in influence, you can proudly say that you helped to build it.

Worth repeating!!!!

I forget when I started do the monthly, I know I made a contribution to winter quarter fundraiser - so I guess it must have been the March one that I started. it's not much $12 a month - but I felt it worth it. That's less than the cost of a case of beer!!!!

When I lost my source of income in July, my husband said that I could continue the contribution. When his position at work got changed and further cut or income, he told me I could continue my contribution. He's a lurker, but doesn't spend much time here (I keep him in formed!!!) but feels that I get so much out of it, and have met so many wonderful folks, that he will not deny me, cause it makes me feel better!!!!

I'm not looking for sympathy - Like you I'm just trying to make the case, that GrampaDave's $5 a month is not asking a whole lot!!!!

Gabz thanks for sharing this with us: "When I lost my source of income in July, my husband said that I could continue the contribution. When his position at work got changed and further cut or income, he told me I could continue my contribution. He's a lurker, but doesn't spend much time here (I keep him in formed!!!) but feels that I get so much out of it, and have met so many wonderful folks, that he will not deny me, cause it makes me feel better!!!!

I'm not looking for sympathy - Like you I'm just trying to make the case, that GrampaDave's $5 a month is not asking a whole lot!!!!"

Your words and faith say it all! Thank you and your husband for making Free Republic one of your priorities!

Thank you for your dedication to the cause! I totally agree with your priorities. In fact, I'd like to take some liberty with the famous Erasmus quote:

"If I get a little money, I make my monthly Free Republic donation. If there is any left over, I buy food and clothes."