Nobody is interested in normal people with challenging jobs,
U.S. Real Unemployment Hits Depression Level Numbers of 17.5%
"This is bad. Double-digit unemployment. In October, unemployment soared to 10.2%. 16 million people are out of work. The average work week is down to 33 hours. Payrolls have contracted 22 months straight. The "real" jobless rate (underemployment) is now 17.5% and rising."
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sending their kids to colleges,
American Frustration with College Costs Reaches All-Time High
"Millions of Americans hope to boost their education level, especially in today's troubled economy - but their frustration with the seemingly out-of-control costs of college is reaching new heights."
involved in their communities
Volunteerism Down, But Hours Up
"In these times when more people are in need, having lost their job or home, etc., there are fewer volunteers to help them in their time of need."
and taking care of their environment.
Google "US Recycling Falls Short" (Too Many to List!)
I'm surprised at you, convex. Unless you choose to live in a gheto, or hang around with crackheads, life in US is very safe.
US Department of Justice: The Growth of Gangs in Suburban Areas
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Gangs are fully entrenched in many suburban communities across the nation; they began to expand from urban areas into suburban communities during the 1970s, continued their expansion in the 1980s, and launched into full-scale migration during the 1990s. Many notable gangs such as the Chicago-based Gangster Disciples, Black Peace Stones, and Latin Kings initially formed as organizations for political and social reform during the 1960s. However, by the early 1970s, the focus of a number of these gangs moved from reform to criminal activity for profit."
