Changing Times

Is there something really good going on underneath the surface, in the fabric of our society?

This may seem like an odd time to be posing such a question, given the incredible amount of dissatisfaction with America, both at home and abroad, stemming from the incredible amount on anger towards the Bush Administration, the war in Iraq, the mismanagement of Katrina, and so forth.

But lurking underneath the political layer of America, there seems to be something else going on...and the indicator I'm referring to, is of all things, sports and business.

Reggie Bush, before having played an NFL game, has already become a huge presense in New Orleans, opting to live in the city as it tries to rebuild, donating unprecedented amounts of money to the victims of Katrina, and being a public do-gooder, on his own.

Then there's Warren Buffet, donating $30 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation. $30 billion. Are you kidding me? And Bill Gates himself, about to retire from Microsoft to focus on of all things, relieving poverty in Africa and changing the education system across the world.

Hunh?

I thought this was the era of selfish, overpaid athletes and CEOs? Aren't we the generation of Terrell Owens and Ken Lay?

What is going on?