Something to Be Proud Of

Early this morning Liestoppers posted "Something to be proud Of."

The post was that and more.

It was really an editorial.

But it had the thought, depth and values normally missing from most MSM editorial columns.

Liestoppers began :

The votes are in and counted. Mike Nifong will continue to be Durham County District Attorney, at least until the bar complaints are followed through. [...]

To those of you disappointed that this amazing effort didn’t result in Nifong’s removal from office, turn off “There’s a tear in my beer.” Or as Jo Dee Messina might say, “There’s no time for tears.” Put in Montgomery Gentry’s “Something to be proud of” and turn it up as loud as it will go.

A group of Durham citizens organized an effort to state loud and clear that Nifong’s unethical and despicable conduct would not go unnoticed. An easy general election win quickly turned into a less than 50% escape. That’s something to be proud of.

The Democratic Party in Durham offered up only [Nifong].

The Republican Party in Durham offered up only a delusional fool interested in promoting himself and too vain. [...}

Ordinary citizens picked up the slack and spoke in a loud, unmistakable voice about the real values of justice and the conduct expected of our public officials.”

Every single person who contributed to this incredible and historic grassroots efforts against public abuse of power deserves to be proud today.[...]

When the hoax is over and the full truth known, we will all look back and judge our actions against the standards of “something to be proud of.” LieStoppers is comfortable where it stands.

And when "the full truth is known," Liestoppers will deserve a place in the front rank of the truth tellers.

Folks, if you're following the Duke Hoax, I hope Liestoppers is on your "visit daily" list along with Durham-in-Wonderland, Friends of Duke University, and Johnsville News.

This weekend I'll post and link to some outstanding bloggers who from time to time report and comment on the hoax

Liestoppers' post/editorial is here.