agreed. my “better” world is somewhat Jeffersonian - egalitarian, with universal agency. that world absolutely still involves anyone (even the crazies) having a voice but without all of the outsized special interest influence we see every day - I suppose I still have some faith in the majority of humanity. I want a vibrant, progressive society tempered by knowledge, understanding and compassion. part of the reason we are where we are currently is the lack of everything mentioned above. I know others may find massive holes in my pie-in-the-sky utopia, but this is what i would foolishly advocate for until swayed in a different direction.