You bring up a great point, China is red too, and they have killed many of their own people...do you try to avoid buying things from China? It would be very difficult for me, especially since I like the dollar tree so much!! :)

I think that there are some universal principles that guide the ebb and flow of culture and its particular manifestations.  In my mind morality and religion has to a great degree been manipulated and has separated individuals from their own sense of self, leaving them to seek answers outside themselves.  Apparently those who would rule the masses focused on these specific points with good results, at least for them.  I don't judge anyone's  choices .  I know that all of us are seeking some resolution to the dissonance we sometimes feel inside.  What I do know though is that there is nothing outside ourselves that will ultimately satisfy the longings of our hearts. We are disconnected form our source or god or something.  One could call it the singularity if they want. :) And good point about the debt.  Debt is functional slavery.  We so often surrender ourselves and call it freedom when in fact we are inviting dependency and captivity.  Peace brother.  Thank you for all you do. @enginewitty