David - this a wonderfully wrought article. Thank you for putting it out there for all to read and ponder. Here's another perspective that may resonate with you. https://medium.com/illumination-curated/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness-and-privilege-8c93056a87ce?sk=62f7d3c38f6ead336e53225f6cc1c1a5