text: Dan, I really think Americans currently live in fear. Fear of losing their jobs, fear of their credit score falling, and fear of jail and becoming a part of the 'system'.\n\nAt first this sounds like crazy conspiracy theory, but I do not subscribe to conspiracy personally. \n\nI see a war that the people do not support, and no one is marching against it this time (as in Vietnam). I see people being held against their will without charges and no one seems to care (as in Guantanamo Bay). I see employers being allowed to cut the rug out from under the worker (pay, benefits, etc). and yet no one quits or demands unions. \n\nPS, heaven help you if you step up and start to make a stink. I did for racism at my work place and my boss held a meeting and all but laughed in my face. Had to leave that job in the end over the whole matter.\n\nThe best thing I can recommend is educate yourself as much as possible (college and more college, current events, local politics). Vote. Support the things that need it, because for the most part they are under funded and under supported. \n\nAnd pass on the word that we all need to stop coasting, waiting for our 'shift' to end and start living. Participating and making the world a better place.