Here here Michelle! Interestingly, I can't help but notice not many readers make posts on your articles as of late. It is not because they have nothing to say, quite the contrary, they are simply (and rightly!) obviously fearful of the powers that be. Fear, real or imagined, has the same affect and experience has taught me there is little safety in numbers. The fact is our tax dollars pay for the monitoring of ISPs (the Patriot Act sees to that) and no doubt these powers take copious notes. Also no doubt, many private citizens suspect the reasons and in view of that, I dare say, conducting business face to face has become the norm. I worked for the US Army for over 20 years and I KNOW the gov't can make anyone disappear in a flash! I also KNOW they lie to promote and justify their own agenda (I've seen that first-hand in both Grenada and Panama) and have few qualms about doing it. By staying public and letting the world know you are "out there" is only one way to ensure you will remain "out there" but even that is not a garuntee! Try not to waste your talent stating the obvious but keep up the good works. We the people need you!!