A rabbi should not despair if people do not do as much as they should. Every parent has that with children. God is merciful.
I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education.
Life is painful, nasty and short... in my case it has only been painful and nasty.