Early this afternoon I took twenty-one (21) boxes of paperbacks over to the local National Guard armory. They'll accompany the troops -- all local folk -- to Ft. Bliss and then go with them to Iraq.

These books were donated by the community, including Idaho State University faculty and students. They were checked over by local veterans' organizations (American Legion, DAV, VVA, VFW, etc.) to make sure they were in good shape. The Library served as the collector.

In addition, this public library is forgiving the fines of anyone who has served in a combat zone since January 1, 2003, their spouse, and their children. The children of anyone KIA will be fine-free until they turn 18.

Pocatello, Idaho supports their daughters, sons, husbands, wives, fathers, brothers, mothers who might be in harm's way. Not everyone here -- by a LOOOOOOOOOONG shot -- is in favor of either the war or Bush. They ARE in favor of their neighbors.