Ayo - there are few writings I have read that have so sincerely and fearlessly addressed the lives we all are living. For that Ayo, I tip my hat to you and the picture of our society you have given us.

I challenge any sane person to take to heart what you have put into words. It really does calmly suggest that if we take others "should" and "should nots" to govern our lives we might as well bury our heads in the sand, for we would be safer there.

We must, as you eloquently explain, put on the armor of self and take responsibility for our own actions. I realize that way of thought could take on religious fervor, yet could evolve into a civilization

that the future would see as better than many that history has seen.

What can be done?

I agree the answer could be to forget about blaming something/someone and judge only yourself without judging another.

Thank you Ayo for your thought and contribution to us all.

Zidor