I am sorry, I should not have said anyone was whiny.  I should understand that there are people who act and people who ask. Where I come from we learned long ago that the government is only good for so much (we can't give them all of the money). So citizen groups help out where they can . The Gateway Arch Renovations are not being paid for by the National park service but by we the people donating to that cause.  That effort formed a group CITYARCHRIVER was spearheaded by other concerned citizens raising over 200 million dollars towards the arch improvements. . The same with Forest Park and the St Louis Zoo. "Forest park Forever" volunteer and in conjunction with the Government agencies that run the Parks aide where they can. My point is "Have you looked to see where your efforts might help to make a difference in a cause that concerns you.