Thaddeus, I just finished reading a hard copy of this entry to the Register Guard. Congratulations for your writing skills and strengthening a social awareness. Although I cannot say I enjoyed reading about the social problems it accurately portrays, the description resonates with the way many of us feel these days, even three months later after the article was published. This is a reality that hurts, disturbs and worries the large majority of  hard-working and diverse population. I still believe there is hope to promote a positive change by keeping informed, reflect upon facts, keep our cool and continue working for the well-being of the United States of America, the home of the brave, to its citizens, residents, visitors and good neighbors! Needless to say Marty concurs with my evaluation and encourages you to keep writing!!!