The Isolation of the West Coast

As I was driving into work this morning I was listening to Dr. Condoleezza Rice’s testimony to the Independent Commision’s investigation into the pre September 11th terrorist attacks. What really struck me is how isolated I feel in California from events that are occuring in the country. I don’t know if it’s because the distance really drives the seperation, or if it’s a lack of news interest in the day to day of our government, or if it’s really just because American’s just don’t care.
I think it’s mostly that the population just doesn’t care. It’s imbarrassing to say but it’s the truth. My barber who immigrated from Bosina after the conflict knows more about what is going on with this country than most people that I know. It’s just sad.