This is a time of year that we try to remind ourselves about the basic goodness of mankind. A season of taking time off from work and school. We go out of our way to spend time with family and friends. We give gifts to each other. We celebrate the coming New Year with Yule logs on the fire and Mistletoe hung in strategic places in hopes of sneaking a kiss or two from a random or not-so-random stranger. We call for Peace on Earth and Good Will towards Men. Sometimes we get it. Often we do not. But at least we try. Most of us. That gives me hope for humanity.