Tony

Andy,

(we're not talking about food/water/air).

Why aren't we? When you say something is the most significant import to humans as a species I'd think that's exactly what we're talking about. In fact, the species won't survive without them. I'll play along anyway though and list some other things.

How about stopping senseless wars that tax the people to feed the defense, oil and, building industry and their Washington buddies. What about beating this big nanny government of ours back into its constitutional bounds. We could even do a better job at teaching our children right from wrong, maybe we wouldn't have so many gang bangers. Even simple things like taking your grandson fishing, hunting or camping, it keeps the heritage alive. Having a friendly chat with your neighbor and giving them a couple of home grown tomatoes. All of these things are more real and important to me than art appreciation. I'd say they are more important to the survival of our species too.

Tony