Denial can only go so far.

...I think most of us are generous and compassionate.

We are however, as a nation, tainted by the corrupt ruling power in government.

I still have faith in our government, and our people, to fix this.

Thanks for saying this!

Unrestrained capitalism has no conscious, generosity or compassion and has slowly bought out our politicians and government. It also has no respect for long-standing norms, traditions or morals, or for the earth and its environment.

Corporate goals are primarily increasing control of every aspect of our lives, with greed being the highest honor. Just look at what receives Wall Street's applause each quarter (ever increasing efficiency, sales and margins - apparently with no limits). To further these corporate goals, rampant consumerism, individualism and entertainment has now become primary life-objectives of most of our citizens.

For the first time in my recollection, the international corporate world has almost 100% control of the American system of government. This is clearly evident by the actions of this administration and the Republican-controlled congress.

Until we remove the power of wealth to influence elections and our politician's thinking and motives, I feel we're doomed to fail. This situation is not getting any better. My opinion has always been that a person's ability to influence elections and government should not be in proportion to one's wealth.

Not intending to lecture here 'cause I'm sure you're well aware of these major issues. Just needing to vent.

Our country is much more than our politicians.

we actually are.

On MLK Day a father and husband from Lincoln Park MI was deported for no good reason.

On 1/16 in Kalamazoo a doctor who came here at 5 was arrested. He came here from Poland. He does not speak polish.

A man from Albania has taken refuge in a Downtown Detroit church. He has 2 sons and his wife is in a wheelchair & has MS. He is her care taker.

I am so saddened at how we have become under trump.

I'm also saddened by what Michigan has turned into. I'm not a native Michiganian but have read and heard all about Milliken and how he was the last decent Republican.

Her name is Maru Mora Villalpando:

https://www.democracynow.org/2018/1/17/ice_is_sending_us_a_message

To give you a picture of the courage of this woman...she leads protests at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, placing herself at imminent risk of arrest and deportation simply by showing up at the gates.