The problems that the author points out are valid. The United States has wasted outrageous amounts of resources and continues to overlook its attitude of ignorant materialism. If we continue to try passing the buck on each other, but never take responsibility for our own individual actions, the nation has little chance of change. The author correctly states that those people who create problems are the ones who complain. He fulfills this very statement with his article. He complains, yet is likely guilty, in some sense, of supporting the very economy/government that he so adamantly criticizes. We all do. Filling up on gas, buying food, and purchasing clothing creates a revenue that supports the "monster" franchises. The people have power to boycott, but choose not to. Where do we get off blaming the government for our problems?
Solutions to these problems aren't necessarily the government's problem. We cannot forget about the world around us in the struggle to survive. Strong relationships with other nations helps international trade, creating jobs for those in America. Turning our backs on each other will not cultivate a strong nation. Maybe someday people will help each other instead of trying to run from problems. Neglect has hurt this country enough. Finger-pointing will only take away hands that could be strengthening the nation.
