OK, I realize this is a vanity, and I apologize to any who may be offended by it ... [Note: If you are, stop now and exit the thread]. But, since the FReeper community has been so supportive of my efforts with this series, and since I am upfront and open about my intentions with the series ... that is to use the series to send what I deem to be critical messages about our Republic and the current circumstances we find ourselves in ... I thought I would seek input from those folks at FR interested in and following...