Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart

The secret has been out for decades. There are two Americas: one for the average man, the working class, and one for the rich and powerful. The failure of our nation’s entire judicial system is one example of the truth. However, the millions of pages revealed from Jeffrey Epstein’s personal files adds additional information about the two worlds in which we live.

YES, ELIZABETH, ONE CAN HAVE TOO MUCH MONEY

No axiom in history has been more accurate than “money is the root of all evil.” I need not look farther than our nation’s 902 billionaires/oligarchs. They have become the enemies of the people and democracy in general.

The truth is there for all to see. The super-rich want more, more of everything from more money to new experiences unattainable for the ordinary man. The Epstein files prove that if he is one of the wealthiest men in the world, any nerd can become a pedophile.

I WAS RAISED TO BELIEVE THAT MANKIND IS INHERENTLY GOOD

Raised by a single mother, the male influences in my life were my maternal grandfather, and one of my uncles. They were strong, caring men who sincerely believed in their religion and mankind in general. I learned my lessons well. However, nearing the venerable label of ‘octogenarian,’ I admit that although all men are born with a conscience which gives them a clear understanding of right and wrong, inside each of us is the ability to perform actions which are in direct opposition to our basic inclination to always do the right thing.

However, most men and women in America lack the monetary capability to delve into the worlds or crime and depravity.

The contents of the Trump/Epstein files offer credence to my observations. Evil is real and is hiding within every man on earth.

LIKE ANY OTHER MORTAL MAN, I ONCE SOUGHT FAME AND FORTUNE

It’s American to seek fame and fortune. No nation is the world is more focused on money and the ‘benefits’ which accompany great wealth. However, as life takes each of us on a unique journey, I believe that in possession of a combination of maturity and intelligence, we discover the true values offered by living a life focused on spirituality, compassion, and understanding.

I leave you with the truth. Although I am disabled and suffer from physical problems all too common for men my age, I am truly wealthy. My wife is the greatest gift any man could be given. She is my third attempt to find happiness based on finding that one person who loves and understands me. We have loved each other for nearly 34 years, and she is worth more than all of the world’s riches combined. I came into this world poor, but I will leave it knowing that I am truly the wealthiest man in the world.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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Sources: cnbc.com: “Epstein Files Fallout: the high profile people burned by past dealings with a predator”

theguardian.com: “Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UNexperts”