I agree, that a nefarious agent could not inflict permanent damage. Nor would the agent gather much support do to the fact that being negligent would not benefit others in any perceived fashion. I am glad you used the term ‘spirit,’ I think that does add to this conversation, by highlighting the sociological aspect of the diversity of this nation. You mentioned before that there is a separation of ideologies within our country. Individuals have more mobility and are able to move across our fluid state borders and relocate easier to a place that caters to their ideals. While some may consider this separation a quagmire, I have a contracting view. I believe a constant tension between the two parties is what constitutes our ‘spirit’ as a nation
