Hi, I thought that Louis Black's article on the "Chicks" was extremely profound [“Page Two,” Nov. 3]. The message it contained was well-written, as well as being highly researched. I agree that the American constituency must wake up and take an active role in how the government is managed, or the freedoms we now enjoy will dissipate into the atmosphere just as does a smoke cloud. We think the sacrifice is too great, and yet a couple of hours per day will never equal the millions of lives – or in fact just one life – that have been sacrificed protecting the U.S. Constitution. I thought 9/11 would awaken us from our slumber, but instead it has been used by some to limit our freedoms. Well anyway, it was a good article, and I extend my praise to Mr. Black.