Hi Leslie  It seems that the book "A Nation of Sheep" might fit with the premise that I've had about the "average" American.  What is average?  It's halfway between the top and the bottom.  That means, IMO, that the best minds that think things out and really analyze and consider them are cast equally with those of below average abilities and who follow the crowd.  It is n area of angst for me.

Hi Gayle,

What is "IMO"?   I have spent some time thinking about what you said.  Some of "going along with the crowd" is not knowing any better.   I think back in college of the students that could read or hear something once and could remember it.   Compared to them I am average, but some of those same people may have had no "people skills" or empathy etc. and then compared to those people I am well above average.

Since I have gotten involved with trying to pass "Katie's Law" here in Washington State, I have learned so much about how government works--and so far it is only a small amount compared with what is still needed to know.   This whole thing has taught me to get my grandchildren involved at an early age so when they hear or see things that need to be changed they will recognize it and be able to take some action.  Just think how much better the United States would be if more people actually understood how things worked. 

Thank you for the note!