All of us, conservative or not–but especially conservatives–owe a debt of gratitude to John Leo, whose syndicated column for U.S. News has been a beacon of insight, civility, good humor, and powerful criticism for years. I have personally benefited much from John Leo’s work and influence. Before NRO, before the great explosion of the conservative blogoshphere, there was John Leo, a voice combating the political correctness of the media and academic elites when few others would. Today John Leo posts his farewell column. For more Leo, try his books, Two Steps Ahead of the Thought Police and Incorrect Thoughts. Thanks, John, for a job well done.