There's that damnable word, again ("Hope"), Ali. Most regrettably, 'hope' is an ephemeral, elusive quality that stands as much chance of being a valid litmus of humanity's hard-wired biological character as the equally unobtainable qualities of 'peace' and 'love'. I admire your humanity and optimism, but I fear it is unfounded against the depressing historical backdrop of the human race. That shared, aloha nui loa! -K2