Frank, Challenging, controversial, "A Leaf" attacks issues and institutions which have become a threat to our continued existence. Arrogance, avarice and apathy are allowing civilization to destroy all that we need to live as we were meant to live. If you find some of the writing offensive, don't be surprised, for the intent is to shock people out of the apathy, to stimulate awareness and encourage a change of direction and purpose, before we are too late. Drastic changes are needed now, if not yesterday. Ours is the responsibility to ensure that there will be a world which is capable of supporting the yet unborn children and protecting the vital environment and ecosystem essential for this purpose. The attitudes of humanity are the primary cause for the decline in morality and the destruction of our environment. Do you care enough to make the changes we so desperately need.