It is nice to see a civil discussion going on here. Artbrooks is correct about the state facilities that are struggling.

wolfieVN - I can't say I am grieving about the choices my children have made. I taught them to think for themsleve, make a rational choice as they saw it, and then to plant their feet and stand for something. I have kids in harms way and I have a Daughter in Portland who is protesting this war with every fiber of her being. All of my kids have made choices and they are standing up for them. It is with pride I love all of my children equally. I do worry about them though. All of them.

I don't have to agree with someone to respect their choices. But by the same token if I choose to not pay attention to jerks and a-holes, as defined by me, then that is also my right. As is it yours.

I've found over the years that I give folks a couple of chances. After that I'll forgive the instance but will never forget or allow that person another opportunity to involve themselves in my life. I'm getting too old to put up with my stupid choices of the same old thing from the same old jerks. And I do my best to remember that it is my choice to set myself up for that.

Well enough babbling - have a superb day -

Steve