Though I be far from home, I sense a warm fuzzy feeling has descended over the land. (Though since I am using the Sydney Morning Herald as my primary indicator, maybe I should say the feeling has descended over half the land.) A contentment from having done the moral thing, to have stood up for justice and for ethics and for virtue. We have overthrown that evil man and finally the wildernesses of morality and the Australian “fair-go” can blossom. The columnists are excited, hope has infused their hearts: “We are awake, now. We have changed. We are feistier, less acquiescent, more engaged. We are hungry for inspiration. The big picture is coming back into focus. We are still struggling against feelings of powerlessness, but there's renewed optimism that we might be able to do something to improve the state of the world - in the local neighbourhood and on the planet at large.” Sleepers Awoke From Slumber of Indifference, Hugh McKay, 27 Nov 07, SMH “Perhaps reflecting their own value...