My Position on Ads

Hear me comrades!
I note that many blogs display advertisements;
A trend I understand in this difficult economy.
We have all felt the impact in one way or another.
Also,
That so many of us have lost jobs cannot be denied.
However, I feel that
Advertising on this space would perhaps...

Compromise my editorial integrity.
Yea, verily - the freedom to speak one's mind without
Concern, or fear of repercussion, is a core value to me.
Long will I defend this right.
Each author must stand for what they believe.
Readers must as well.
Yes - that's my position on advertising.