Dale,

>For what it's worth, I believe you're spinning your wheels on the age thing.

It's too early to tell yet, since I don't know how many responses there will be. I have not yet begun to do any serious examination of the data, other than to note the age of the most irrationally vocal opponents of this survey.

>FWIW, my first major event happened when I was 20. As a result of the understanding and compassion of a stranger, I got over "the world is a joke attitude".

The possibility of positively influencing a generation is one of the reasons that I enjoy being a friend to teens, and taking time with them in one-on-one discussions whenever possible.

>You have your support and others with opposing views have theirs. As long as this is the case, I see no hope for your cause, the UT, or the world, for that matter.

Just a wee bit less optimistic than my view. :-) I have seen the changes you have described in the lives of many, and I believe in the power of mentoring and encouraging excellence and integrity. When lives are built on such solid-rock foundations, there is reason for hope.