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In an effort to seek out and engage multiple voices and viewpoints from the local arts community, we occasionally will present on The Thousandth Word postings by "Vicious Guests" -- that is, writings by various artists, curators, guest critics, journalists, art experts, art lovers, and other essential members of the arts community who have a story to tell. Michael Fallon presented the first "Vicious Guest" piece, by Gabriel Combs, last month.

This "freedom of expression booth" at the MSP airport most likely won't be looked at in the same way after this year's Senator Craig escapade.

But one of the most important -- and one of the most overlooked -- aspects our visual culture is fonts, particularly in our instructional messages.