Dear Harry,

I think the spine you refer to is present - unfortunately it is regularly ridiculed by a party thinking that the middle ground is the safe ice.

The truth. Call liars "Liars" and they have fewer places to hide. Say the word often and say it loud when referring to Bush and Co.

peace,

Joe Clancy (electronic mail, January 24, 2005)

Editor's Note: For more, see The Democratic Party Needs a Spine!