Fear is the best motivator. The riots and that feeling of vulnerability changed how I view life in the city, any city really. It's incredible how quickly civilized society can dissolve. For the first time in my life I feel the urge to buy some acreage and build my own home.
It's true, those in power don't care because they live in a completely different world than we do. Somehow we need to pull them back into our world.
Thanks for your comments. I hope you and yours stay strong as well!