Letter: Shrinking government kills freedom, justice and equality inherent in a sharing community

Americans have inherited the world’s oldest democracy, yet many reject its potential by embracing a rabid individualism that rejects the cooperation and community democracy requires.Exciting possibilities for a more dynamic social order are buried by a mindless drive for personal wealth. However, clean air and water and a healthy, safe environment are the elements of real wealth. Global warming should inspire a whole new way of thinking and living that protects the natural systems on which