Even More Ifs...Con't

…the role of “peacekeeper” wasn’t associated with so much violence

…there were less irritating ways to bring buyers and sellers together than junk mail, spam, pop-up ads, telemarketing, and endless TV commercials

…the nation’s tobacco companies would leave our kids alone

…nature was less destructive

…energy prices would stabilize near current levels…one that works for both producers and consumers

…“old fashioned” common courtesy between people made a big comeback

…the problems in schools today were still spit wads, gum chewing, and truancy, as opposed to violence, drug use, and pregnancy

…FICA (Social Security/Medicare) taxes were less painful…four out of five American workers now pay more FICA taxes than they do federal income taxes

…what’s good for you tasted as good as what’s not

…primary and secondary schools had to compete for teachers, students, and funding—just like colleges and universities

…many spoiled and pampered athletes in MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL had to get regular jobs at regular wages (at least for a while)

…we would all keep in mind that despite the problems and challenges we face in the United States, this is still one of the greatest countries in the world.