Okay, since this has turned into a BIG discussion while I was gone, let me just clarify a few things about myself.
I am not a hopeless person, and I do not think that there is no hope for modern society to improve. People fight every day to help things improve, and the are making a few small strides in favour of the cause.
And for the record, I am not a "goth," aka black-wearing, angst-ridden, trying to be a "freak" etc. I wear earth tones, blue, and even pink sometimes, although black is my favorite color (due to the fact that I'm lazy and it's easier to color coordinate).
I will continue this later when I have more time. . .
Peace--Keli