I tend to get angry when I'm scared. It's easy to want to listen to a leader. A leader can be a fake or cheater. It shocks me how many Americans are gullible. We must think and reflect alone.
VictoriaLenoirre: Thank you. Quite insightful, Vic!
skipz: Thank you! I also like Emerson's essay on self-reliance. I read it in high school. I'll find the link.
VictoriaLenoirre: I read it for the 1st time then, too