Dear Claycat,
I can understand how you are feeling. I to have grandchildren whom I would die for. It pains me deeply when I see the kind of world they have to deal with. What can we do. Love them. That is not enough. We must be strong especially now. And as Gia Man tells us we must prepare. If we are strong and stay focused on what is important we will be one more person in the world working in a positive direction. We are all in this together. I feel your pain. And as for 2012, bring it on. We will be ready.