Carlin also reminded me what is important to those of us who have never lost our inner anarchist when we write or speak out. It's not to appease our audience, it's not to tell them what they want to hear or should think. It's to tell others what I think, to speak the truth as I see it honestly, without pulling punches or allowing others to influence me. Individuals and nature are wonderful to behold. The planet will survive us. But we're screwed.