I pity the nation of sheep with shepherds that mislead
I pity the nation where leaders deceive and sages are silenced
I pity the nation with voices of bigots praising bullies as heroes
I pity the nation with one language that scorns diversity
I pity the nation where wealth is monetary and brotherhood is scarce
I pity the nation where bellies are full and hearts are empty

(modified one more time from Khalil Gibran and Lawrence Ferlinghetti