Regarding the ruining of the country, I wonder what each of us does (besides complain) to try to influence things positively, in order to offset or push back against the rotters that come in any society.
I mean, do we personally grow food to feed people, create/manufacture things to contribute to the economy, teach kids to read, financially support or volunteer at the good local charities in order to reduce gov-handout programs in our area, etc...?