Problems took time, so will solutions

Look, folks, it doesn't take a genius to realize that the Good Old USA is in a real mess. I won't even cite all the areas where we are hurting - we all know what a sad state our Country and we are in.

What we absolutely don't need is any more division between us. I have heard enough and seen enough finger-pointing as to who is to blame for our dilemma - Republicans and Democrats are responsible, as well as unscrupulous lenders and greedy CEOs.

As hard as it is I think we need to let our anger & frustrations go and use our collective energy in a positive direction.

Let us get rid of the Hatfield vs. McCoy mentality, especially at these trying times.

We are all in the same boat - time for us to row in unison.

We need to give our new president a chance to revive our economy, end the war, get our country back on its feet and restore our dignity and pride.

He has a monumental task ahead of him and he will need everyone's support.

We need to give him time also.

The mess that our Country is in wasn't created overnight. The hopeful solution won't be either.

Steve Kogut Jr.

Des Plaines