I guess I'm naive, then.

I know, however, that life is better with that naivete. Though there may be some cost in terms of occasional disappointments, I find that cost minimal compared to the personal inner relaxation and peace the attitude that "People are pretty good overall" allows me.

I am 73 now, and looking back, I can think of only ONE individual that ever knowingly harmed me in that time.

Dave Oesterreich