Reply #98: I don't think so,

[dmr]

My dad taught me through his own experiences that monied men will do anything to keep money flowing one way - directly into their coffers - even if it means denying the everyday citizen of his rights and a fair shake.

That big ol' burly guy was there when US military tanks and cavalry stormed to forcibly remove WW-I vets, their wives and children from Washington DC in the early 30s, incuring deaths; and he fought street battles with Walter Reuther and the unions in the 30s - Dad saw Viet Nam for what it was. He saw the assassinations in the 60s and Nixon in the 70s for what they were too - criminal.

From each of those past struggles, concessions were made to benefit the money-men, and while we, the people may believe we prevailed each time, this time I think is different because there are so many cards stacked against us - I'm thankful we have the internet, but am so afraid a future Congress will sell us and this venue down the river. Then were will we be?

I've always been the Pollyanna, thinking and living positively, but to be quite honest, I'm very worried that these gangsters who have accumulated unprecedented assaults on the principle of open government have too many secrets, and by a society that has bought into the talking points of deceit and false promises.