“The only thing necessary for bad things to happen is for good people to see them and do nothing.” - Edmund Burke (Or for people to believe they will benefit - and participate for reasons of selfishness - only to become victims in the long run.)

“The only thing necessary for bad things to happen is for good people to see them and do nothing.” - Edmund Burke (Or for people to believe they will benefit - and participate for reasons of selfishness - only to become victims in the long run.) - Most Americans don't believe the major institutions of society -- government, corporations, charities, and universities -- work for them. The fundamental question is whether we can restore the common good, and rebuild trust in the system. Can it be made to work for the good of all? What do you think?