...And some of us worry that there aren't too many more that can politely ask us to leave, never to return!
I just wanted to step in here and introduce myself (although this may not be the right place to do it).
I am a Professor of Law and a Doctor Of Psychiatry. I served in the United States Army in the field of Militray Intelligence for almost 15 years, I meant the military to be my life career. One day, I realized that my job was not to protect the people of the United States, as I had sworn an oathe to do, but to protect the policymakers and politicians of the United States. In view of that realization and in complete disgust, I chose not to re-enlist when the next time came to do so (I had previously "re-upped" three times). I opted out with the rank of Captain (Honorary Discharge with Multiple Distinguished Service Awards) so that I might possibly be of use to the people who needed me the most.
I am also the very fortunate husband of the lovely "River". She is a Doctor of Psychology and a Doctor of Sociology.
I admire my wife's talent, tireless hard work and dedication to save others from the some of the most horrible and unimaginable fates she has suffered herself. She could have crawled into a corner and died, many a better man would have, I count myself among them. Instead, she chooses to work through her pain. She chooses to save the victims, one at a time and to try to change the world, one small corner at a time. It's not an easy job.
My wife is a rich woman, she was the only heir to a vast fortune of a self-made multi-billionaire at the age of twenty-three. She could have a life of ease, wealth beyond the dreams of most. Instead, she allows her money to help others, insists upon it. Her generosity of both money and spirit are overwhelming. Yes, I am quite prejudiced, but she is most deserving... She is also a woman that is wise far beyond her young years. Many would do good to at least hear her out, but few pay attention because it requires too much thought about things that they would rather not think about. It's not as sexy and exciting as what celebrities are wearing or eating or who's currently sleeping in their bed, for instance. People would rather escape their mundane, boring, insignificant and dreary little lives by reading this trivial gossip than face the realities of what their elected politicians are doing to them and their children!
Well, there's my little plug, even though she never asked for it!