the past's future, man

our age of unprecedented growth and technical advancement, is impressive.  we are on the threshold of an untold future; the next several years are immensely important to the evolution of our species.  meaningless distractions such as hair and skin color, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender, and nationality need to be overcome before we can begin to make the steps necessary to ensure our survival.  

But do we live up to the past’s expectations?  I do not think so.  The past’s future was a glorious thing, the problems of the world had been solved, and fairness and reason ruled.  we need to look to the past, their hopes and dreams for the future, and start putting aside petty bickering to make things happen.