A well-written summary of what is wrong with America today: we've lost our "moral compass".

Any "fixes" to our economy will remain short-term unless we re-cultivate the underlying virtues of thrift, integrity, self-reliance, and modesty which originally motivated our past American work ethic.

I believe it possible, but won't happen quickly. It may require an entire generation or two to cultivate these virtues again, starting with our children and grandchildren.