I don't lack compassion for my fellow man.

But, I am a FIRM believer in the individual (both rights as well as responsibilities)....and the resiliency of us humans.

We (as a society) don't demand enough from our own citizens. Maybe if we could all just "raise the bar" a few degrees, I could live with that, for now.

The problem lies when people quit trying, quit learning or quit striving and become complacent. Whatever one's circumstances, DO NOT quit trying to improve them. That is the effort I'm seeking from our elected officials and those content on being a drain on society. If we demand more, people WILL respond.

.....stepping down off the soapbox now.