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W Dewitt's avatar

G'morning, I have my black coffee the same way only it's a small, not medium. The ice takes that burning edge off. I do offer one suggestion very strongly - please do not post photos of your baby girl. It's not a good thing to do. We all know and believe she's adorable, but she is the most precious thing you have - please don't let her photos get "out there". Protect her privacy with your life. She is your treasure.

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Linda Mitchell, KCMO's avatar

100%: do not post photos of your children!!!!!!!!

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Rena's avatar

Yes. I have posted pics of my kids - both when they were little and now, when they're both adults. But unlike Ben, I'm also not in the public eye or a likely target for MAGAts. So if I were him I'd keep those pictures away from social media and just share privately with my friends and family.

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TINA RONEY's avatar

I agree; they are already threatening the his podcast fellows, you do not want him to have more ammunition to use against you.

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Jennifer Williams's avatar

Sorry to say I think they’re right! Although I’d love watching her grow! But we are in times of political conflict!

Look at it this way they could hurt her in some way and I don’t know about you but if anyone did or threatened my boys I would be in their face! Then you could be out of the picture and not able to protect her! Maybe that is what they want! Please think about it!

Actually someone pushed my boy into a car! His shirt sleeve hit the side view mirror!

He came home crying told me what the boy did and who did it! Me, I went straight over there, pounded in the door and cracked the door! I could have been arrested! Thank God the parents weren’t home!

My ex husband and his wife tried to put my son in juvy! Saying lies

Mind you we are in juvenile court! I caught myself on the table to go after his wife and her lies! Fortunately FOR me my ex agreed with me but everything was in motion! He ended up in the Boot Hill of Missouri learning a trade! That was another story but I won’t go there! That would be a way to get you out of the picture!

I would do anything for my boys! I am proud of them they both work for the state!

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Concerned Citizen's avatar

I agree. Not a good idea to post photos of your baby. Please keep her safe!!!

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Anne Johnson's avatar

The same goes for your wife.

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Helena's avatar

Keep wife safe too !!!!

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Beverley Kronemberg's avatar

I agree! Ben please don’t allow those subhuman soulless creatures to have access to the 2 people who bring so much love and joy into your existence! They are depraved, heartless and pathetic!

I loved seeing your adorable little girl and I’m sure she gets cuter every day but I prefer knowing that she’s safe. You and your entire family and all of the Meidas community are in my prayers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Mellissa's avatar

I agree. I hate to participate in fear mongering, but I don't post photos of my short people. I am sure that she is amazing and that you are both so in love with her 💕

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maxgal's avatar

"my short people" 😆

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Mellissa's avatar

That's what I call my offspring.My grandchildren are 2nd generation short people. 😉

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Cassandra Mitchin's avatar

Agreed wholeheartedly! DO NOT POST PICS OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY! I know you're not afraid of the maga maniacs, but there are a lot of crazy's who would love nothing more than to hurt you where it would hurt most. Keep both her and your wife private as much as possible!

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

Yes ma'am! I like to use the analogy of Denzel Washington, of how he kept his family (especially his wife), private for all these years. Think about it; you don't hear much about Denzel's family in the news. And he's very much in the public eye, just in a different aspect.

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Diane Fallon's avatar

And don't post your routine trips to the coffee shop. Not a good idea with so many crazies out there. That's not being paranoid, just smart.

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

I totally agree with everyone who replied that you should NOT post pics of your baby girl especially since these low-life magats are already targeting you and your family.

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Donna Dieter's avatar

So much this. Likewise, your nephew.

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Ed Garland's avatar

Outstanding!!! We wholeheartedly AGREE 💯. Do not 🚫 post pics of your wife and daughter. We are not in Kansas anymore. 😟

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Steve  Perry's avatar

Agree, never post pics of your beautiful family on the internet, nor post your routine to the coffee shop. Lots of crazies out there. Isn’t that AWEFUL that in this day and age in America we have to think that way, but unfortunately we have too.

Love your show and listen to your podcast’s every morning while walking my dog! NOPE I’m not going to tell you our daily route! Keep up the good work! STAY CREDIBLE1

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Anna Bifano's avatar

I totally agree. As much as we would love to see her it’s not safe to post her pictures.

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Arm-chair72's avatar

We've no doubt she's a doll. We see it on your face. Smart celebrities keep kids out of the spotlight for a reason. With the recent threats against you, know we share your joy but keep her and your family safe.

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Barbara J WRIGHT's avatar

I agree with others! Keep your precious baby girl out of the public sphere. There are just too many "haters" out there. Thanks to all of your contributors for all you do!

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Julie Marshall's avatar

I totally agree! Especially either the threats going on.

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Karen's avatar

Absolutely 💯 agree! Be safe and constantly aware.May God protect you all. We value your journalism but want you, the brothers and your families to be safe.

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Bonnie's avatar

I agree, don't post any pictures of your family!

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Linda Nottberg's avatar

Totally agree

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Elisa's avatar

Yes, I agree on the privacy and safety of all the Meidelas babies. I'm 110% sure they are adorable, just look at their parents. There are too many wack jobs out there; I enjoy the coffee from my Nespresso machine and I'm sure there's plenty of options in the market. Grab a fancy coffee machine before the tariffs hit. I also am troubled by Ben disclosing his whereabouts.

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DMA's avatar

I’m with all these people 💯% ~ too many *whack-jobs* out there, many wearing red caps & worshipping a fat orange man sporting a floor-length red tie! 🍊🤡

[Better to keep your loved ones safe from even one of those deranged MAGATs!!]

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