Of course I agree there is room for improvement! I think that our country has continued to improve, but what I see other people writing is contrary to that. If critics, such as Bobert, and others would point out at least one positive thing about our country, 'twould be refreshing. Too many folks dwell, in my opinion, on what they perceive as being wrong with the U. S., without recognizing there is a lot that is right!

To suggest to someone like Bobert, who obviously is as unhappy with our country as he is, that he look for a place where he would be happier is not, in my opinion, unreasonable. I didn't say he had to, didn't even suggest that he do it ...but I don't like seeing my friends unhappy so I just suggested an alternative!

Why is that an unreasonable position to take? You don't like brussel sprouts? Don't eat them! You don't like classical music? Don't listen to it!

Come on Mick, I don't know why you served your country! Maybe you were drafted. What has that got to do with anything. You are intolerant of cliches, yet you used one. "Love it or Leave it." I never said that. I merely was trying to point out to Bobert that he had alternatives. The other one, of course is to stay here and bitch. Which is probably what he will do.

No offense, Bobert, you are still one of my favorite liberals (next to Kendall).

DougR