Always Look On the Bright Side Of Life

Feeling down about hopes for peace in the Middle East? About political deadlock in Lebanon? Maybe it's the war in Iraq, the Bush Administration, or the Democratic takeover of Congress that's got you feeling blue. Cheer up! We've never had it so good. This article explains that mankind is richer, healthier, and freer than at any point in its history.

"Equally important, the world is more literate and better educated than ever. People are freer politically, economically, and socially to pursue their well-being as they see fit. More people choose their own rulers, and have freedom of expression. They are more likely to live under rule of law, and less likely to be arbitrarily deprived of life, limb, and property."

We will now return you to our regular scheduled program of complaints and pessimism.