What's the deal with America???

So on Monday, scores of Americans took to the streets, waving flags and celebrating the death of Osama binLaden! And I ask you, where are the demonstrations - the public engagement - when taxes are raised, jobs are cut, and gas prices go through the roof??? Is it me, or does that seem a little backwards???

Hey, if binLaden is dead, GREAT, but personally, I think we have a few more important issues to deal with right here at the homefront!!! How about showing some support for our own??? Instead, it seems we're inclined to just bend over and take it...from "Big Brother" and Corporate America! (Usually without lubrication, ouch!) Why is that I ask you!!!

Have we become so complacent that individual thought is no longer a good trait? Are we all waiting to be told what to do and think??? Or have people become completly passive, because they figure that they can't make a difference anyway, so why bother???

This country voted for President Obama, because we the people were ready for change! Well, change is not easy. It's a process that takes time and committment from all parties involved. And all I see is a bunch of whining and complaining and name calling, but no effort or grit from the general populous (myself included). What gives???