Open Eyes, I too think you have made a great point in general. My personal experience went a different direction. I learned at a very, very early age that I can not control my environment. This lesson was repeated and reenforced over and over again throughout my childhood. Probably more than trying to control the environment that I'm in, I gravitate more towards moving into a different and healthier environment, now. It's easier. As a child either approach is difficult, if not impossible. I had no control what so ever. I quess as a child you try to do whatever you can to facilitate survival, since you don't have any real control. In reality, where I was, it never was in the realm of possiblity to fix or repair my environment. It was like living in a minefield for 12 years. To this day I don't think that I can control or even should attempt to control my environment. Its better to love, educate and support those close to me as best I can. Shalom.