In the richest country in the history of the world, it should not be a luxury

[Mr. Ected]

42. Man, oh man, you speak the truth

Having lived in Europe for 8 years, the Netherlands and Germany specifically, I know what's possible if your population isn't actively denying itself the privileges our taxes should provide for us. We seem intent on self-loathing and ultimately that's how we'll lose our democracy and cede all power to the rich and powerful. Our representative system is broken, our press is broken, and we are shallow, ill-informed and self-destructive as a people. The greatest democracy in history is only as good as the ordinary citizens that comprise it, and we're failing miserably as a people.