I think it’s a fine essay.
As to where we are along the path of “recoverable without a bloodbath” I’m not really sure. In the world which I live, honesty and taking care of your family is pretty big. We trust each other. I do not and have never really trusted anything or anyone from the government.

Is it too late? Probably, but not certainly. There are still a lot of good people in this country.

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