On CNN this morning, the first decade of 2000 was referred to as the O's. This was the first time I had heard the reference, but it definitely fits, as most people do simply say 02, 03, 04, etc. when referencing the past ten years. Unfortunately the O's have left much too be desired for Americans.
The biggest news stories, this past decade, mainly stemmed from terrorist plots and attacks, celebrity affairs and the usual politicians gone bad. There were few, if any, great scientific breakthroughs or huge inventions. Although technology made many advancements, few jobs were created as a result. The bad news has definitely out-weighed the good the past ten years. So where have all our geniuses, aspiring doctors and inventors gone?
I have my own theory, but that is a story in itself. I do, however, feel that America will be on the right track in 2010. For example, banks are now scanning their customers I.D. and/or drivers license to help in the prevention of identity theft, anti-virus giants, such as McAfee, are upgrading their programs to better secure computers against malicious attacks and insurance companies will no longer be able to limit the amount of money they are willing to spend in saving a human life. These breakthroughs are bigger than we think and will change the face of this country in the years to come.
The United States has always taken pride in medical and technological advancements. Many great inventions, even the computer, were developed by Americans. The past ten years have seemed quite stagnant, yet I am confident that we will find all our hidden geniuses very soon. Who cares about being the "superpower"? I just want to live in a country that prospers and cares for it's citizens.
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