Well, Brett, your fine words give pause for reflection. There was a time, perhaps when business was less ruthless, integrity a little more important, and service more of a watchword. I think a sort of "MBA Corrosion" has replaced a lot of these values, where profit is the only criterion and customers are merely a piece on a board.

But I think this country has a great deal to recommend it, has done a lot of good in the world, and is capable of self-regenerated renewal. It is unfortunate that at the moment we have given too much control to the Dark Side, and we are paying that price.

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