There is literally nothing I can add to your precise statements about the nature of our situation. I put it out there and meditate on these subjects and hope that more people wake up. Most frequent response when discussing with others: "I have to go comb my cat for fleas now. Have a good evening." People do not want to discuss this subject. They want to talk about why their wife left them ( couldn't have anything to do with nasty behaviour while drinking on a daily basis, no? no) or their next major purchase, or sports. Just don't talk to them about the real shit. It's depressing, they say. Talking about this at any level is just not happening in my neighborhood. But I'm a basement suite renter, single mom, and that might also be why no one wants to hear what I have to say, with or without humor. But we keep trying. Thanks for another great conversation starter. Now if only I can keep them on point.