Griselda again. The body of my response didn't get through (and I had so much to say!) Forgive me. I'm new at this

 I guess it's always been easier to opt from the world's (and our own personal) problems by taking short-term solutions - TV, a cold beer, a snack-break, listening to music, even taking a bracing walk (and what's wrong with that?).  Big problems, however, ultimately need to be chewed over with good people, maybe people who've read or thought more than we've found time for. Plus being selective about our TViewing - there's good stuff to be had on public service TV for instance.  It's out there if you go looking for it. I guess that's what they mean when they say if you want to change the world, start at home. We could suprise ourselves. You've made the right start by caring.  Passionately.