Arlene Goldbard has posted a wonderful two-part essay at her blog titled, "Tell the Story Right: The Jobs Plan We Need" http://arlenegoldbard.com/2011/09/11/tell-the-story-right-the-jobs-plan-we-n... http://arlenegoldbard.com/2011/09/14/tell-the-story-right-the-jobs-plan-we-n... *"Who are we? What do we stand for? How do we want to be remembered; what is our legacy to the future?* "Of course, plenty of other questions come after those: What’s the best way to accomplish our aims? How shall we pay for it? Have we fully considered the possible consequences? How will we reckon success? But those are details of the journey; our destination matters most. If our driving public purpose is not to husband our commonwealth; ensure the well-being of citizens and guests; live as good neighbors to the other peoples of the world; cherish mother earth; and knit the social fabric that holds us all, then we are on the wrong track, plain and simple. *"In these times, those who stand for telling the story right, for doing the right thing, must be willing to risk ridicule.* But as risks go, it isn’t fatal, and once you get used to it, kneejerk ridicule fades to the background, like the buzzing of flies. Go ahead, take the risk, you won’t regret it."