Mr. Howard, I am a leftist. I know that in general economic measures, the rich have grown much richer & the poor have grown poorer.

But I don't have to live with a man who beats me every day. That's more important to me personally. And other people have also had many other opportunities. Things are changing.

It might be the obsession of people like you with money and power that is going to be the next biggest change. Without that, none of those negative metrics you mention would be a factor.