There is one good reason why I haven't lost faith in America.

[BigBearJohn]

Mainly because I haven't lost faith in PEOPLE.
I have knowm so many fine, wonderful, selfless people
in my life. I am often times humbled by the charity
and generosity of my fellow man. I am sure we all
have examples of our own of the extraordinary lengths
some people will go to help others in need... even in
our own neighborhoods.

So, why the hell do so we have so many selfish
bastards in leadership positions lead us down a path
to destruction? That part escapes me. We are so much better
than that and -- yes, I will say it -- WE DESERVE BETTER.

[hlthe2b]

1. the little boy (11 yo, I think) who just died of Leukemia, after

making sure that the homeless were fed across the nation, at least this week... THere is video of it on DU and elsewhere....

Yes, he makes me keep faith. I just hope that he may continue as our guardian angel. RIP, my young friend, wise beyond your years.

[shadowknows69]

2. Hear hear

That was the most hopeful, and heartbreaking, thing I think I may have ever seen. It's hard to get my head around the fact that good people like Brendan have to leave us early and evil men get to live out their years.

[liberal N proud]

3. The selfish bastard are ruthless and they walk all over the good people

That is how they gain the powerful positions.

I think we may have managed to sneak one of the good ones to the top. We will see.