Instructions:  As a comment, answer the following question:
Why do we (people in general or you specifically) read and write?
Feel free to do a little research or use some of your favorite authors' quotations as examples for your reasoning.  This is intentionally an open-ended question.  I am anticipating all sorts of responses (school appropriate of course), and I want to encourage you to think creatively and to respond honestly.  Don't forget that when writing online, only put your initial and your last name (no full names). 

Remember, you must post your comments by the deadline to receive credit. 
Your deadline for this response is Thursday September 30 by midnight.