The Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor
Ancient Greek historian Plutarch warned us all about the dangers of a huge gap between rich and poor.
He doesn’t explain the exact mechanism by which this destroys republics, but it’s easy to see how a disenfranchised population becomes apathetic about education and other civic affairs, possibly even national defense.
All that’s left are a few ultra-rich people who, they themselves, become torpid with all their wealth. The nation soon loses its vigor, and slides into global irrelevance.
In the case of the present-day U.S., the situation is even worse, as we find ourselves in the midst of environmental collapse. What happens when the common American is so stressed that he loses interest in the future, and the rich believe, perhaps correctly, that they can withstand all threats against them in terms of droughts, storms, loss of land mass, etc.?
If I honestly thought that making a donation would help rid our nation of the ignorance and hate that is flourishing in Texas, I’d write a big check.
There is nothing incorrect about the graphic here, and there is no doubt that, for young people who may not be academically inclined, the career path on the right makes sense.
I believe the assertion made here is correct.
It’s been a while since we’ve discussed converting 
What values do you think these kids will carry into their teens? Their adult years?
Let me take a stab at the question posed at left.
Here’s another appeal to potential investors in this wind energy concept.
This from investigative journalist Amy Goodman:
