I have a dream

I listened to Pres. Obama deliver the State of the Union yesterday, and I was somewhat inspired by his speech.  I often wish that we lived in a society where the people genuinely cared about their fellow man more then money, power and influence.  I believe that our president has a genuine interest in helping others and I think it is unfortunate that so many, spend so much effort trying to undermine his efforts.  I am not taking sides on any particular issue; I am not sufficiently knowledgeable about many of the challenges we face as a Nation such as health care.  I just think that those that oppose him often do so for the betterment of their own particular agenda, not the people they represent.  In the end, how much does it really matter?  Years ago, I think it mattered less.  However, today the wealthy and powerful have much more direct influence in our lives then ever before.  Surrounded by highly intelligent advisers, many are able to influence and or benefit from the rapidly changing financial system while the rest of us are left to fend for ourselves unaware of foundational changes that are occurring on an almost daily basis.  I think that it is sad that a hard-working American works and saves his entire life, making sacrifices in hopes that he will enjoy some  level of comfort when he retires, only to find his savings wiped out in a flash, forcing him to return to the work  force performing some menial task such as bagging groceries.  There has to be a better way...