This is still America, isn't it???

As I grow older I can't help but sit back and wonder about our society. Too many other countries see us as 'spiraling downward' and losing our place in this world. I see too many people not being able to survive in today's economy. Too many people need help with the basics like rent, outrageous electric bills, skyrocketing medical bills, even food. Too many of the agencies and non-profit organizations out there are trying to help but simply run out of money and can no longer help. Too many non-porfits, big national non-profits, are politcally motivated and no longer have the people that need help foremost in their minds. Too many of us are just a paycheck or two away from being homeless. Too many people are declaring bankruptcy and trying to hang on to what they have. Too many people are having to decide between buying medicines and buying food or paying a basic necessity bill like electric or water. Too many of our elderly, who've worked hard all of their lives, are in this position every month and their quality of life continues to spiral downward.

When did we stop caring about our communities and the people around us? When did we stop worrying about whether or not the old lady down the street was able to eat? When did we stop caring whether or not the old man next door was able to buy enough gas to go out to the pharmacy and get all of his med's? When did we stop valuing people and began putting price tags and dollar signs on everything?

Where do we go from here?