Prosperity,
Hi.
Some of the larger problem, I feel, is that as such a young nation (and in some respects a culture, American culture) that our sense of tradition is rather meager to say the least. We simpl;y do not honor tradition very much or see it having much value. We are so caught up in the fast moving tech-age that "tried and true" really has little useful meaning any longer. We blink and there are 10 new technologies that we just have to have - blue tooth, blackberry, Wii, etc etc And tomorrow? These may go into the dust bin in favor of...whoknowswhat.
As for referring to a dictatorship in the USA? That of course is the feeling of some, not entirely unjustly, in the face of a congress with fewer guts that a dis-emboweled halloween pumpkin. But, to refer to the true state of things in such a manner is hyperbole, afterall, and ignores the truly deplorable and horrendous state of things in many counries around the world.
As for murdrer, etc? Every human being has a Shadow. Of course, not every human being acts out the very worst aspects of their Shadow (thankfully)
Cheers,
RC
