Surveys about how people feel regarding the poor, the homeless and the disadvantaged report not merely a lack of sympathetic concern, but resentment toward them. Perhaps it is the result of the political attitude of this administration and Congress that poroduces this attitude or perhaps this adminstration merely reflects the attitude of the voters. However, political support for the wealthy at the expense of the middle class and poor by this Congress is unhealthy and unAmerican. The red and blue state conflict is an example of the widening gap of viewpoint in this country. But shouldn’t society be concerned about social safety nets for all citizens, as well as providing health care for all  citzens and caring for the poor? As the gap between the rich, the middle class and the poor widens our compassion for the less fortunate has appeared to harden. Bill Gates, Ted Turner and Warren Buffett are three examples of the very rich who have demonstrated genuine efforts to use their wealth for the benefit of world society. We need a change of heart in this country and a fresh political approach to these issues.