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I just wanted to weigh in on the side of Anthony issue. I have been following the stirp for many years, and have read as many of the collections and retrospectives as I can get my hands on. I'd like to think that I understand Elizabeth a little, and Anthony even more.
If you allow Anthony and Elizabeth to contiue, I think you will just be continuing something that was started back in their high school years and got put on the back burner. I've seen it thousands of times in "the real world" myself.
Anthony has always been the stable kind, wanting to settle and have a family. If they hadn't been separated for the sake of education, I think it would have happened for the two of them much sooner. Instead, Anthony "settled" for second best, which turned out to have only one positive, Francoise.
Elizabeth has grown up in the meantime. In that time, I have watched her search for that loving and stable relationship. She honestly thought that Paul was it. They were just from such vastly different backgrounds.
I have read many people complaining about how you would be perpetuating a stereotype by having Elizabeth fall in love with her high school sweetheart. I say "what's wrong with that?" I think these are the same people who complain that you gave Gordon too good an adult life, with a very successful business, and more importantly, a wonderful wife and family.
Let Elizabeth find her stability. I'd like to see how she adjusts to instant motherhood.

Joe D, Cardinal ON

No matter what your opinion in the Anthony/Liz debate, the strong emotions it raises are a compliment to Lynn's excellent storytelling skills. I must say I did like Paul, until his betrayal. I was also disappointed with Warren, bringing Liz up with the knowledge she would discover the truth. I found it callous and that he didn't consider her emotional welfare, just that she would be broken hearted and vulnerable. I know that Anthony is sometime viewed as lacking pizzazz and this coupling would bring another set of childhood sweethearts together, but I am for the union. I think both of them would appreciate the other more now that they've lived separate lives and experienced disappointment and heartache. I am saddened with the ending of the strip, but understand why. Their are so many options left for all the characters. If Liz and Anthony did marry, the blended family storyline would be great. I'll miss April growing up and finding out whether she becomes a vet or not. Lynn, thanks for all the happiness you've given.

Jessie H, Michigan

I'm very disappointed that Liz and Anthony got together. I never cared much about him during the high school years, but over the past few years I've grown to actively dislike the character. I'd rather Liz ended up with nobody by the end of the strip than with him.

Kathy M, Maryland

I can only say with all my heart - thank you. Anthony and Liz are a good match for one another.
Anthony has a child - and they will love that child together, and make a home that may include another child or two...
Elizabeth has gone through great challenges in finding a partner for herself.
You have brought forth these difficulties in a way that has been realistic - even as it has been a challenge to watch.
I can see the joy of the Patterson family at this news!
Elizabeth and Anthony are two special people! Blessings!

Mark G, Kitchener, ON

I've been reading your strip, since it started, watching the kids grow up, along with my own kids... Liz and my daughter are the same age. It's GREAT to see Liz and Anthony together, now, before you retire, lets get rid of the idea everyone has that he's somewhat dull or boring... he's stable!!! I'm glad that while you are retireing, we will still be treated to the characters we've grown to love over the years. Best Wishes!

Ginger T

Finally, finally, finally!!! Liz has tried the others and found them lacking. I think she'll find that Anthony fills that hole in her heart. She KNOWS he's trustworthy and she's always loved him. Finally, finally, finally!!!

Susan R, Goodyear, Arizona, U.S.A.

Count me in as one who is rooting for Anthony--although I hope (and I believe) that Lynn is not going to decide on the outcome based on a poll. These characters live in her imagination, and I'm sure they've already "revealed" the future to her. I didn't trust Warren, and he did not seem like the kind to settle down or to really cherish Liz. Anthony scores big on both counts. Marrying someone with a child is certainly widespread these days, and there would be lots of interesting aspects of that to explore. Today's strip, with the long-awaited kiss, was just the best! Thanks, Lynn.

Lori M, Belleville ON

I just had to write and defend Lynn! I don't believe someone out there thinks she is in any way anti-career woman! Elly started her own business for heaven's sake. Liz and Deanna are both career women. Therese wasn't awful because she wanted a career, she was awful because she was selfish and thoughtless. Although Anthony made a terrible mistake marrying someone else when he was still in love with Liz, Therese was not the type of person who can be a loving wife or mother, not because she has a career, but because she only cares about herself. Please don't imply that Lynn is against career women--after all, the vast majority of her characters have very successful careers at some point of their lives. You don't have to abandon all other aspects of your life to have a career.

And, yes, I am squarely behind Liz and Anthony. True love rules!

Angela W, Pennsylvania

Good God! "Anthony is so boring." "Anthony is so dull."
Please.
Haven't any of you read Liz's bio? One of the things she wanted in life was to marry somebody like her father. Now I'm not going to wade into any "Electra" complex discussions, because I know nothing about psychology. On the other hand, it seems to me that Anthony fits the bill in so many ways. He's a professional (like John)with a good steady job, he's kind and considerate, he's proven to be a good father already. He's shown courage when necessary, he's been a good friend, he's got a good sense of humour, and he's not full of himself.
As for Warren and Paul, while there's nothing particularly wrong with either of them, there's just a lot of problems with distance -- Warren because he's always off somewhere on a job, and Paul because he's still up north, when Liz clearly wants to be down south. Besides, Paul's found someone he seems happy with, and we have no idea about Warren's love life.
Finally, one last thing -- while helicopter pilots and police can lead exciting lives, they also lead inherently dangerous ones. Perhaps Liz would rather not have to worry about getting "the visit" from the police to give her bad news.
Anthony is a good, solid, dependable guy. Modest, professional and while not perhaps the hunk or Mr. Macho, not too bad looking (and he can only do so much about that anyway) -- he's a lot like John.
And that's what Liz wanted.

Jeff H, Toronto

I know Canada doesn't celebrate the fourth of July like we do in the US...but thanks for the fireworks just the same

Jon L, California