Letter to the Wall Steet Journal responds to a 'Where's the Outrage?' editorial.
On 31 July 2008, the Wall Street Journal published an editorial by Arthur C. Brooks, a professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Public Affairs, entitled 'Where's the Outrage? Really.' The gist of Mr. Brooks' commentary was to note that 'virtually every group in the [U.S.] population [was] less angry' in 2008 than in 1996 with the exception of those who identify themselves as 'very liberal,' and to question why 'folks outside their ranks (including moderate liberals) are failing so miserably to muster up much rage in the current environment.'In response to Mr. Brooks' opinion piece, Beverly Hills, California, resident Dr. Alisa Wilson penned the above-quoted letter, which was submitted to (but not published by) the Wall Street Journal. As Dr. Wilson told us:a) I did indeed write that letter in August 2008. Please note, however, that although I submitted the letter to the Wall Street Journal, the Wall Street Journal did not publish my letter. b) The thoughts and sentiments in that article are my own, but apparently have resonated with many people. c) I have seen some people in the 'blog-o-sphere' question whether I am a real person. Yes, indeed, I exist.
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