Mike,
Thanks. As I qualified at the beginning of my earlier post, I didn't expect to change any person's views. I guess I just had to indulge myself with a modern version of the soap box in the public square.
I probably shouldn't have referenced Mother Jones magazine. The article was put out as illustrative, not as basis of philosophical thought.
With that, good luck to yourself (and us all...Jungle as well) in this business we have very little control over. I try to enjoy the good aspects and keep the rest in perspective.