Arif,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an intelligent, well thought out opinion piece. It's people like you who give me hope and help curb my cynical mind. I totally agree with what you have written. I would like to write more but im meeting my folks for coffee. Its too bad you couldnt join us cause you would be amongst people who think in the same vein as you do.
PS I would love to meet you...If your half as cute as you are smart I think wed have a really good time.
PPS Love your poem!!!