By sharing the wealth of our experience and perspective we push back the boundaries of ignorance and repression and make the world a better - and safer- place for all of us to enjoy. We have been making strides in this and the results are even coming clear in our own societies with falling crime and greater awareness that we are all in this together. Now the tide is apparently turning because the narrative of those who prefer to lament failed unrealistic dreams inspired by the single minded focus on material wealth that is too often the singular focus of our new media universe is overwhelming the broader appreciation of just how good our lives in this country can be if we put our minds and efforts to realizing our potential. Cry me a river pal- your impoverishment is self inflicted.