"But this is a terrible fraud, and one made at the expense of the people who live out the reality of this tormented nation. It is crucial that we observe the darkness where there is light, and the ugliness where there is beauty, because only then can we truly understand the soul of any place or the depth of any person. This country and its people deserve at least that much."

Yes, David, it is made at the terrible expense of people who live out the reality. People who live in true reality have to learn or to discover how to cope with those who devise their own devious, evil ones. It is truly a spiritual battle and one where only those with light in their souls may shine a little of that light onto others dark worlds with the hope that a bloom will come forth.

I enjoyed reading this, I hope your travels avail much.

Tracey