[allseasonfan]

You have valid points, and I realize that is the reason so many people are angry at 20/20 and Diane Sawyer.

1. No, it is not the norm that I am aware of. And, my life wasn't picture perfect but it was pretty normal and I was a pretty sheltered kid. Considering.....I lived in a trailer in my grandparent's garden growing up, my parents were divorced, my dad was an alcoholic and a drug addict and was killed mysteriously when I was 18. My mom had to work two jobs while she went to school to better herself and make more money for our family, and I ate cereal and ham sandwiches and Pepsi daily. BUT, I was not exposed to filthy living conditions, had food on the table every day, had most of what other kids had, clothes and supplies I needed, and a family who worked hard and loved one another. So, that's my normal. What's yours?

2.Yes, poverty exists in other areas.
3. I don't know the answer, but we do need help. Whatever we are doing, whatever help we are getting, it's not enough.

Ultimately, I hope people see that we all need to do more to help one another and not tear each other down.

I do think we have a huge drug problem. I hope this publicity can get us some help in this area.