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The bad stuff that's going on can be inspirational. To a large extent, we're unaware of the consequences of our actions, but when stuff gets really bad for us as individuals, we can question and see just how deeply we influence each other.
I certainly understand how you feel Shawn. I guess the one good thing coming out of this whole financial mess is that the American people have gotten mad and actually picked up the phone and called their Senators and Representatives (when they were able to get through), and that means that the folks in power know that more of the same just can't happen. That's a good thing.