the valentine day massacre was (and continues to be) very inhumane.

the government moves slow for a reason. making it move faster is an admirable goal (when the desired outcome is to improve peoples lives), but turning our government into a soulless corporation is a major step backwards for the people and the country.

the outcome has been pain for individuals and continued wealth accumulation for those in power.

it is rare to read a piece made up almost entirely of quotes. this was a tough piece to read if you sat with each quote, recognizing this was a human, neighbor, friend behind that quote that has to go home and deal with this unnecessary upheaval in their life.