A reason NOT to support the Guardian

From our executive editor

The Guardian   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌   ‌ Support us   Dear reader, There is a very good reason why you might not want to support the Guardian's independent journalism. Many people cannot afford to pay for news. We understand that — and do not want to ask for money from readers who need it for other things. That's why we keep our journalism open for everyone to read, watch and listen to. If this is you, please continue to turn to our work for free. But if you are able, then here are three very good reasons to consider supporting us today. 1. Our quality, investigative journalism is a rarity these days — a truly independent, scrutinising force at a time when the rich and powerful are getting away with more and more. Our work exposes impropriety and incompetence, so we know who is in it for the common good – and who is in it for themselves. 2. We have no owner — no billionaire, shareholders or investors controlling what we do. No one edits our editor. So, as a reader-funded organisation, your money directly powers our reporting. 3. It doesn't cost much, and will take you less time than it took to read this email. You can support the Guardian in whichever way suits you best. Make a Show your support from as little as $1 or, better yet, set up a monthly amount from just $2. It only takes a minute, but makes a huge difference for our future. Thank you. Support us  Mark Rice-Oxley Executive editor, reader revenues The Guardian     Contact Us   Manage my preferences   Privacy Policy       You are receiving this email because you opted in to one of our newsletters. If you no longer wish to receive emails about supporting the Guardian you can unsubscribe here. Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396