Author Lisadee says: I joined this challenge to vote. Australia is also in the middle of drought and our fires over the past few years have been every bit as bad as these ones. We too have lost firefighters, whose strength, bravery and dedication constantly leave me in awe. I wanted to show my support, not only to California but for these very brave men and women, thanks and sorry if I have intruded, Lisa Nov 8, 2007