Paul22: Indeed, it was unkind for Icon to dwell on your typo/grammar error.  I certainly agree with Icon that we are NOT on a "great path to the future."  I fear that as a nation, we're in trouble.  We are divided as never before in my lifetime...that includes the Civil Rights Era and the Vietnam War.  We have huge issues; political, economic and social and it seems we're not only unable to "solve" them, we can't even discuss them in a civil fashion.  

To me that's troubling.  I'm 75 years old...I post frequently on this site.  I visit with others frequently and BS on all sorts of topics.  Men and women who agree and, more importantly, disagree, need to talk together, voice our differences on issues, find some agreements and agree to accept and respect our differences without ad hominem attacks.  As Rodney King said "can't we all get along"....or at least debate in a civil fashion.....give me a call sometime...we'll have a beer or coffee and a civil discussion...regards, Gary Crum