this country in its present form is beyond redemption

[OneGrassRoot]

153. I hear you, Cali.

I agree with you, too.

I wish we could have more of the really tough conversations, like what's "too much" (since discussing what's "enough" is too subjective and individualistic).

Conversations that really work toward establishing what we as citizens truly value and would prioritize.

I agree that legislative action isn't hopeful while $$ has a stranglehold on DC (though I think we should still work toward removing that stranglehold).

So, a grassroots conversation to shift things is what I see; then maybe the media will pick upon that conversation and start to reflect this discussion about values and priorities...then the marketplace can start to reflect it...and maybe then our government can become a more accurate reflection of our values.

All of which takes time and energy, both of which most of us are severely lacking.

Still, it's something.

Like you said, doing something -- locally, anything...whatever we can each day, even if it's a matter of being mindful of our individual choices and how that impacts things -- is better than nothing. How can we do nothing once we're aware?