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Originally Posted by verticaldoug

Do we have problems, sure, but we always have problems. Nothing seems insurmountable on our horizon. I can't think of a better time to be alive.

I envy my children. As long as they are smart and industrious, they will have opportunities, I never had. If my children aren't smart or industrious, that's on them. I'll never understand the pessimistic outlook.

The world is so much better now than when I was born into it. I believe it will be the same for my children.

Doug pal, I appreciate your perspectives.