Americans have always evinced some distrust of government, but the current situation has exacerbated this to a degree that may be unprecedented.
I live to hail that season by gifted one foretold, when men shall live by reason, and not alone by gold.
It's one thing to reject the idea that it's a man's job to bring home all the bacon; it's another the 500th time your wife reaches for the check at dinner.

