I've always thought that Aldous Huxley's Brave New World was the cautionary tale we should be paying the most attention to, not 1984.

Originally Posted By: bacpacjac
Sounds like they need a resurgance of the Scouting movement. Heck, don't we all?!

I couldn't agree more. Participation in a well run Scouting program could address most of this. Although, even the Scouts have adopted "badge magic" to eliminate the need for sewing badges on wink.
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Victory awaits him who has everything in order — luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time; this is called bad luck. Roald Amundsen