Cassie, it matters a lot. If we are to prevent historical catastrophes like this from recurring we have to peel back the layers and find out when it started, how it started, who contributed to it, and why it was allowed to get as far as it did. We need to know so we can give it more than a quick $700B fix to soothe the nerves of the American people and call it a cure. That is not enough. It will not be over. The greatest lessons in life are learned by going through hardship, tough decisions and sacrifice, not by going around them. But, that's just me.

There are many who are complicit in perpetuating this travesty on the American taxpayer and they would like nothing more than to hear, "IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER ANYMORE"..... You will know them because they all read from the same playbook. You've heard the signals often. Stop the blame and finger pointing, let's move on, share the blame, let's remain calm and rational. You will hear these terms from partisans, politicians and media moguls who do not, under any circumstances want to be exposed as complicit in the perpetrating of this economic disaster. They do not want the onion to be peeled. They would love to see the American taxpayer raise the surrender flag. I don't think that's going to happen this time. The Internet has become a powerful tool that can shed light on those that would prefer the light of day not shine on them.

Our differences are that you trust the government to do the right thing....I don't. As always, I enjoy your thoughtful input and the occasional differences of opinion that make life interesting. Thanks.