Gerry,
>>I think that prayer, education and some sort of hugely painful national 'crisis' that causes people to (hopefully) rethink what's important. I am, however, not at all confident that we have enough of a reserve of proper thinking to overcome the unbridled selfishness I see on all levels of society. The whole notion of entitlements has to disappear I think, and so forth.
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>I suspect your "crisis" will make very little impact on where you think it should and will most likely hurt (even more) those that can least afford it; be carefull what you wish/pray for.
Well, I don't recall wishing or praying for it but I understand your point. I'd far rather that it not happen. My mind says it will and my heart hopes it will not. My point is that it often takes severe situations to get folks back to the basics - so to speak.
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>And even in a Communist state, there are at least 2 classes: the "party", and then, everybody else.
Yeah.. The haves & have nots - only by force.. <g>
Best,
DD
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