Conflicting reports as to whether he has, or has not passed. Either way, his death, at 87, with pancreatic cancer seems imminent. Too many of the greats are leaving us...
Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Freedom comes from the recognition of certain rights which may not be taken, not even by a 99% vote. *Marvin Simkin* L.A. Times (1992)
Late this afternoon, his son (who was not there) posted on a blog that Ray had died. Shortly thereafter, his wife (who was there) said that he was still with us. Either way, prayers offered for him and his family.
Ben
Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...