Well, because I, too write to Dr. Maddow and Mr. Olbermann and NEVER EVER get a reply. I’ve even gone so far as to give my phone number at work. We represent 1.5 MILLION people in CA – progressive and moderate people of faith within the Protestant community – and no one gives a rat’s ass. NO one. I’d love to be interviewed, too, because we have a very different point of view from the RW. We love people, no exceptions. Isn’t that NEWS?

I adore who YOU are. You are the salt of the earth, you are the woman who is the center of the national good. You do all the things right, and you have warmth, and love, and energies, and responsibility all down pat. You keep the world turning on its axis. You keep the home fires burning, and the economy humming – the REAL economy of basics, not frills. You remember? The one we USED to have? You think good thoughts, you reflect and ponder, you make sensible decisions, and you open your heart and mind to what and who are “out there” in the world. No – we won’t put your home on HGTV. We won’t see you on “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” nor on any reality show eating worms to win a prize. That’s why we love you! You have good SENSE!

Your heart is as big as all outdoors. You take care of what is yours and do so well. You raised up healthy kids to adulthood and now give the gift of Grandma to the next generation. You’re smart, sensible, and kind. We cannot run this world without you. You sparkle like the stars at night – not flashy but lovely, and THERE. You are the person who made America great.

You DESERVE to be heard because of precisely who you are. You DESERVE to be heeded for the same reason.

But, as with me and us and the rest of the sensible, kind, perservering Americans, we won’t ever be courted because we aren’t controversial. I bet you have enough sense NEVER to hang tea bags from the brim of your hat, so we can’t mock you, and you aren’t filled with hate and spittle so we can’t revile you, and you aren’t filled with superstitious nonsense so we can’t dismiss you, and you aren’t flashy, don’t wear stilettos and designer clothes so we can’t trot you out as an example of pretentious class.

Nope – but there is one thing you are. You are respected by the rest of us like you. We know your warmth, dignity, heart, intelligence, dedication, and devotion to purpose.

So no – Dr. M. will probably never call and never let the world see inside your heart and mind. But we here at the Planet and all who know you personally know we are better for having you in our lives. You enrich us and the world. Never doubt for a moment how important you really are. It’s Dr. M’s loss, but we are the richer for having you with us. Thank you!