I'm a very liberal progressive/democrat sort living in rural Republican Idaho because I fell in love with the beauty here.  I have a Ph.D. in Anthropology from UCLA, but obviously am not employed in that area (actually I'm into books but that's another story).  I often do volunteer web research for liberal political organizations like Moveon.org.  I've been reading NarcoNews for well over two years and although I'm not prone to many comments or much reporting, there are some news events/actions that try my soul... and then I have to speak up, or write a comment or do something. I like to do research, and do not consider myself to be aggressively outspken, but I've never been afraid to speak about what is true and right and just, and yes, authentic.  I am definitely opposed to the US drug war.  I'm also opposed to NAFTA, the WTO, and globalization for the rich.  I believe that south and central America have learned many lessons and have acquired much wisdom that is needed here in the north.  I hope to contribute in my own small way to NarcosphereNarco News.  Although I do not speak Spanish and Portuguese I can usually read enough for the important information.  I guess that's all.  Oh, and I'm a really good cook.