While drinking my morning joe I came across the following article, courtesy of the American Thinker:
Extort thy neighbor, or how to ruin a nation
The author of the piece, Gary Horne, provides a clear and concise analysis of what he feels is at the root of our current national dilemma: a collectivist mindset. This topic is something which I have written about myself on many occasions, and I am in complete agreement with Mr. Horne’s assertions. Check out the article if you get the chance.