I say "surprisingly" not as any kind of dismissive insult... I just didn't know that you could really write. Well, call me gobsmacked... this is not bad writing.
I don't even necessarily agree with your overall perspective, I just think that your prose ain't half bad.
If you enjoy writing, maybe you should take up a Guest Column for some local Texas paper as a diversion. Offered strictly as a point of personal observation -- no agenda or particular interest -- you might enjoy the exercise. Justa thought.
LOL Thanks.