That strikes me as all the more reason to shoot for it.

You're expecting a lot out of a country still trying to get Creationism taught in schools as an alternative scientific theory.

Yes I am. Having high expectations fits within my personal framework of citizenry. It’s fine if yours doesn’t, plurality is perfectly fine.

The poster asked what could be done. I’m at least trying to answer the question.

Do you have solutions? Share them! Let’s discuss.