I must say that I think you are correct in this being the "glide path", the most likely result of inaction. The moralistic idealist in me just refuses to believ

I must say that I think you are correct in this being the "glide path", the most likely result of inaction. The moralistic idealist in me just refuses to believe we are trapped by destiny. By writing this article you have done something, and more than most, and I commend you for that. In fact, I think I'll be writing my representatives to ask them what they are doing to investigate the situation. It's a small thing, but at least it's something. Again, thank you.