There are multiple reasons to feel pessimistic at present about the state of our nation and the state of our planet. For me, there have always been two reliable ways of dealing with a pessimistic mood. The first, most essential and rewarding response is to get out and do something, and — as a retired person volunteering almost full time for enlightened candidates and causes, I am doing that.
But sometimes it also helps just to get something off my chest and invite responses. I’m no expert on this topic and have no data to offer. I’m not even sure yet how I’m going to answer, except that my answer won’t be the second or the last one. I’m curious to know what a segment of the Kos community thinks.