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Linz,

Thanks for the accurate tribute to a living hero.

And he eats his steaks right too!

Post 2

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 5:19am

To paraphrase Andrew, which is all I can do:

Amen!

Post 3

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 6:21am

Joe is one of the greats. Thanks for being you Joe!

Post 4

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:12am

He will have a place of honour in Objectivist history. He is living proof that the heroes in Ayn Randï¿½s novels not only can exist, but do exist.

Hear hear. The man will do great things, you can see it in his articles. It's exciting for me just to be here for the beginning of everything. Imagine it, how proud you all will be generations from now when SOLO (or the J. Rowlands Institute or what have you) has helped revolutionize society, and how you were there on the ground floor for it all. It's a brighter future; I'm looking forward to it.

This is clearly a man who can change the world, and I want to help; I'm starting with myself.

Post 5

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:24am

Yes Indeed, Joe is great.
And bravo to you Linz for showing people that friendship and respect, especially respects, could exists between a gay and a not gay person.
Best to both of you.
Ciro

ps
Homophobism is a sign of low self esteem !

Post 6

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:46am

Thanks for reminding us of what a treasure we have in our midst, Linz. This essay brought back memories for me of when you first encountered Joe (by e-mail) and immediately deduced that he was something special. There was nothing wrong with your ability to judge character that day!! Joe: I salute you.

Post 7

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:49am

Linz has said it all in a worthy manner that only Linz can do. All that I can add is;
Thank you, Linz, and thank you, Joe.

Post 8

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:52am

I used to carry around that Free Rad with Joe's face on the cover just because I would periodically find a pack of women following me around...

Ok, so that happens anyway.

The point is, Joe is truly a modern-day hero - That's Hot!

Post 9

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 7:58am

This essay is really along my lines of thinking - giving tribute to the wonderful things that are in our midst. (I have been guilty of that many times - several recently, but also ever since the beginning.)

Bonk.

Joe, let me add my own voice to the chorus. It is really great to have you among us. I liked your essays a lot back when I had no idea that you were one of the owners of Solo. They displayed a level of rational perception spelled out in common language that is rare in Objectivist articles. That impression has not changed one bit. I sincerely think your body of work will become standard Objectivist fare in the future.

Also, embracing Solo has been one of your high achievements, for which I am extremely grateful.

btw - Nobody talks about Jeff anymore, nor have I seen him around. I presume he is still on board...

Michael

(Edited by Michael Stuart Kelly on 10/20, 1:01pm)

Post 10

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 8:04am

That's a boy!
This is what solo should do celebrate its own heroes.
Ciro

Post 11

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 8:17am

I have tremendous admiration and respect for Joe. This was a wonderful tribute Linz. When I first started browsing the new SOLO, Joes articles in particular enriched my understanding and practice of Objectivist principles.

Bravo Joe!

regards
John

Post 12

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 9:14am

My thumb's up to Joe. I'll say it again, because it can't said enough, this site is a technical marvel. Plus anyone whose got the number on vegetarians like he has, deserves a medal.

Andy

(Edited by Andy Postema on 10/20, 9:38am)

Post 13

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 9:21am

Linz,

Great tribute to Joe!

Post 14

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 12:59pm

Joe is the most important person alive to the future of proper Objectivism.

Post 15

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 1:54pm

Hear, hear!

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 2:11pm

I love Joe's writing. He has such heart.

Not eating meat is not evil, though.

Post 17

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 2:26pm

Engle - you're out! ;-) ;-)

And good call MSK - Jeff deserves our praise as well.

(Edited by Andrew Bates on 10/20, 2:30pm)

Post 18

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 2:59pm

I love Joe's writing. He has such heart.

Not eating meat is not evil, though.

Not eating meat per-say, but you should read Joe's entire article. Ethical vegetarianism holds animals to an arbitrary standard of value, causing you to sacrifice your own values for the animal's (getting nothing in return). What is evil is sacrifice.

You can't blame a man who loves his meat. :)

Post 19

Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 3:07pm