text: Hey Sam...one has to respect to share values and I'm sure the folks in the city think they hear from the citizens...they hear a lot. But there's need on all sides to construct and share common goals...values are so, well, values laden. I have a lot in common with stalwart Christians, even though my source of insight and faith rests elsewhere. We respect community, in taking care of things, being responsible...it's more Ben Franklin. But when one sees the homeless as the problem instead of a symptom of unregulated capitalism, then we separate. Drugs and alcohol are serious issues. Texting and cell phones are a barrier to consciousness. Schools, parks and trees are good for everyone. 'Take a little less so the least of these can have a little more' might be a start. The more time folks voulunteer in schools, the more hope and respect for teachers they have...and they are more willing to pay their fair share. There is too much whining and victimhood...a symptom of individualism for sure!