PERSPECTIVE
SHANKS, HERSHEL
PERSPECTIVE Editor's Viewpoint Nuff Said I SIMPLY STOP LISTENING TO MY FAVORITE nonprofit, classical ::: music radio stations I during their so-called "marathons," when they spend, it seems,...
...I surely don't want to induce that kind of reaction in MOMENT readers...
...On pages 76-78 we honor our special friends who keep us going...
...If you do, please send your taxdeductible contribution to MOMENT, 4710 41st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016...
...I hate it...
...And be as generous as you can...
...there are fewer passionate supporters of that mandate...
...Isn't that something worth supporting...
...I just turn it off and listen to my CDs for a couple of weeks, trying to remember to tune in to the news on the hour if not the half hour...
...Magazines that have a strong point of view, whether conservative or liberal, have passionate followers who share that viewpoint— and support them...
...PERSPECTIVE Editor's Viewpoint Nuff Said I SIMPLY STOP LISTENING TO MY FAVORITE nonprofit, classical ::: music radio stations I during their so-called "marathons," when they spend, it seems, most of the time appealing for funds instead of playing music, using all kinds of gimmicks, like half-hour challenge grants and special gifts during special hours, to build feigned suspense and keep you listening...
...I like to say that in every issue of MOMENT you will find something to offend you...
...Although we have an unpaid editor and are the largest independent Jewish magazine in the United States—our circulation exceeds that of Commentary, Tikkun, and Lilith combined—we lose money every year...
...But give it a second thought...
...Nuff said...
...True, that might not make you want to reach for your checkbook (or your credit card...
...In MOMENT, however, we give you all responsible views on the issues that divide us as Jews...
...I hope you will agree...
...So let me state it simply and shortly...
Vol. 26 • October 2001 • No. 5
