IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? America, it is the best of times for some, and the worst of times for others. Excepting perhaps for the great depression. Never before in the history of our nation have things been so good, and so bad, for so many. America today secures its freedom through a military strength unlike anything the world has ever seen.		IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? It is a country capable of discovering the cure for polio, splitting the atom, and conquering the depths of space. Today's American enjoys the most luxurious conveniences that technology has to offer. These conveniences include air-conditioning to keep us cool and heat to keep us warm, plasma TV's, wireless phones that take photos, personal computers with access to a world of knowledge, exquisite cars, world travel and more. Just about anything that is desired is available for the taking. That is of course if you have the money. But there is also this other America. A country losing its people to war and disease, a nation with hunger and homeless, a nation riddled with crime and poverty. The same country that houses the most self-made millionaires is also the home for the most who abuse drugs. How is it possible that the same nation can inspire some people to achieve so much, and others to achieve so little? For those in this country who "have", the answer is simple. The "have-nots" are lazy, addicted, or dysfunctional. The reason for their poverty is of their own choosing. Those who are "have-nots" may claim bad luck, discrimination, or depravity as the reasons behind their failure. Although America is a country founded on offering hope and not despair, we are a nation that is fast becoming increasingly more pessimistic. On one hand we are a nation of people with a sincere desire to offer hope and help to the less fortunate. On the other hand, we are a nation of people that fears that change may come at the expense of what we have gained. If America is ever to be all that it can be, we the people must make a choice. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Capitalist, Socialist, Conservative, Liberal, Libertarian, or whatever does not really matter. What does matter, however, is your choice of perception. Is our glass half empty or is it half full?
	Page 7		Table of Contents The New Course, Real Solutions The Ping Pong Game Half Empty or Half Full Optinomics vs. Pessinomics The Cure is the Cause Democracy Now America the Illogical A Matter of Common Sense Discovering the Lemons 1st Lemon-The Fderal Reserve Real Reasons For Inflation 2nd Lemon-Taxes The Proper Recipe Would You If You Could The New World Order The Choice The American Wealth Card We The People There's No Place Like Home The CVA (Co-Voters of America) My Impossible Dream When Is Enough ... Enough >Myths and Answers The Pledge Getting Involved The Videos Donations   Page 8