Their demands were simple. The Democrats must respect them for their contributions to the party; indeed, to the country and yes, the world. They need healthcare. They want organization and uniformity. They could use professional esteem, maybe even credentialing. They need money.
And the world needs them! They're on the front lines, clashing with the corporate interests and their phalanx of right-wing bloggers, the Christian theocrats and their "Establishment Clause," knuckledraggers who watch Faux and listen to "hate radio," the global-warming deniers, the bought media and their corporate bias, National [Re]Public[an] Radio and the other GOP echo chambers, and of course Bush and the neo-cons. Without them, who will rage truth to power? Without them, it will like be 1994 all over again, or 2000 in Florida. They have to see that.
But the warriors place their health on the line, and should they expect to do so for free? The battles are stressful, the rage visceral, and the long hours sitting before a screen and using a mouse detrimental to eyes, wrists, shoulders, waists, and nether regions.
No justice, no peace. Support your local blogger. C'mon.