Here's my buck and a quarter's worth: There's definitely too much suffering because of poverty. Without a doubt. But I also think that the reason it seems like there's nothing but despair is because the media tends to focus on all the negativety in the world. It thrives on the misery of others. Problems should not be swept under the rug, but what if the news took half of it's air time and dedicated it to the wonderful, positive things that happened today?

There are still great ppl in the world. There is still charity and kindness, it just seems like you have to look a little harder for it. Take ppl from this site for example, Hempheadjack giving away his handmade pipes, all the ppl who give away seeds, the folks that make avatars for others...simple but generous acts that occur around us everyday.

Not to just blow sunshine and roses up everyone's ass, but sometimes we have to appreciate little things to keep focused and happy. The world is good and will stay that way as long as we all remember to treat everyone else the way we want to be treated.

I'll now put my soapbox in the garage next to Ghost's.