There was a time when a majority of Americans would quickly and forcefully declare, “NOT ON MY WATCH.”
Today it seems such Americans are a distinct minority and often attacked/vilified for having such an attitude.
http://dcwhispers.com/boy-america-sure-has-changed-check-out-this-news-item-from-1973/#Wb2G1EqMY7RaLsHT.97
Realist - Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.