DEAR ABBY: After reading the columns you printed with letters from readers describing what they think is wrong with American society, I think it's time to talk about what is RIGHT in our society. I, for one, would like to mention the endless compassion we are capable of giving, and how, in times of some of our greatest tragedies, we have come together in spite of our differences to support and help one another.
Yes, there are many negatives that can easily be listed about problems in our society, but wouldn't the greater challenge -- and a more productive one -- be to list the positives about it? -- REBECCA IN NEW YORK
DEAR REBECCA: I received a great deal of feedback regarding not only the question I posed to readers -- "What is society's greatest problem?" -- but also some of the thought-provoking responses that appeared in my column (Feb. 5 and 6). While many people told me they enjoyed the intellectual exercise, others felt that those columns were uncharacteristically negative. (My feeling is that finding solutions to problems entails first identifying them.)
However, your point is well taken. So, readers, pick up your pens or head for your keyboards, and share with me -- and each other -- your thoughts on what is right in our society.