[geedee]

I agree with your comment but I reply more about the date you joined Free Republic . . . 9-11-2001. Like me, this date seemed to jolt you into political "activeness." I'm an old bum and I should've gotten involved much, much earlier in the political process. I hope you're a "relative" youngster in this war against our liberal enemies. I've met many, many other conservative youngsters who have joined the fight because of the 9-11 horrors.

If my instinct is correct, and you are younger than I . . . say 40 or less . . . please, please keep up the fight. My generation was much too passive and we need help righting the ship.

[Ron in Acreage]

I was actually a freeper before my join date. I had to re-register because of some glitch. I actually joined before 9/11. I am 41. I was not very interested in politics until it was too late and Clinton got elected. I started watching uncensored politics, known as CSPAN, the house sessions and 1 minute speeches in the morning and floor debates. It didn't take long to see which party or ideology reflected mine the closest.