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I think Glenn's points about your valuable contributions and Ed Lake are spot on.
I have never hesitated to point out that Ed lake is not a scientific expert, but I think he is a damn good researcher and the things I disagree with him about-- and there are many-- I had to work hard to be able to disagree. I consider that a testament to the general strength of his arguments.
His archive of news coverage on the anthrax attacks is invaluable, no matter what your positions on the issues.
Finally, in an era when we desperately need more citizen journalists, he has stepped up. Even if I disagreed with everything he said, I would still consider him somewhat of a hero.
We need more kooks with websites.