What matters is America has evolved into an angry, sputtering bully. We are entrenched in a frightening period in which politicians thrive on the John Q. Voter's fear everyone else in society is trying to take advantage of him. That policy is evident in conservatives full-fledged assault on affirmative action. When it comes to welfare, more and more people seek to make sure nobody else is living off their taxes. Meanwhile the new Congress careens downhill on the apparent strength of last fall's landslide vote.
Missiles are back in style.
Apples, rulers and chalkboards have lost their charm. But millions will see to it we will have all the guns we need at our disposal. Finally, many congressmen seek to eliminate federal regulations that work to prevent unbreathable air and undrinkable water. The pollution must have gotten to our lawmakers already. The political air is unbreathable.