Noveltyjunkie, America does NOT come into it!!! As you said it's about a person's values, no matter where you live or come from!!
Thanks for the great post.
Catrancher, I remember your post and I didn't think you were out of line at all! But I'm all for being positive and your "pledge" is so cute!! I'm on the fence with this topic b/c I think venting is fine and if someone doesn't want to read it they can just hit the delete button. But that's just my opinion.
Having said that I think there is a lot to be said for having a positive attitude in general. I believe it's infectious. At the risk of sounding like a goody-goody I have found that treating people with decency, kindness and respect in all walks of life makes everything better. If I don't get it in return I just let it go. I've done my part and that's all that matters :D