“ My name is Cheryl. I guess this site confuses me because they want money just for us to meet other people with like interests. What's up with that? I don't see why any of us should have to spend our cash on that. How else could we connect? ”

“ I am a person who enjoys learning about the cultures, spiritual beliefs and thoughts, ancient through progressive, of others. My journey is one of interest and exposure to ideas and ways of life unfamiliar. Freedom to learn and choose is key for me ”

“ I saved a Time magazine article dated 4/04 which told about discussion groups based on Socratic teachings and reviving the art of conversation. Just found it and the time is now. ”

“ To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart, is true for all men -- that is genius.... Nothing can bring you peace but yourself; nothing, but the triumph of principles. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson, ”

“ I like a good laugh ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like philosophical people. ”

“ Networking is important & electronic medium is fast and cheap! I am reaching out to other humanists to tell them about local activities. Carol Smith humanist(at)ameritech.net Southeast Wi FreeThinkers http://swift.humanists.net www.secular.org ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet like minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet people who think or feel as passionately about certain things as I do. ”

“ My inner nerd is stifled and needs an outlet. I also don't meet enough nerds. ”

“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because I enjoy discussing philosophy. ”