[aburns]

I agree with much of the author's point of view although on the notion of what we, Americans, owe or are owed, I think, to those whom more has been given, more will be expected. I agree it was faith in God (no mysticism either) by a critical mass which allowed our success by granting a lofty perspective and a lack of faith which imperils our future by forcing our eyes to stare at the mud. I have faith that we will turn away from the quantitative beast, but not until we get a good look at his fruit.

[Boxsford]

excellent comments, aburns.