As an American and a native Nevadan I have a perspective of Las Vegas that� many newcomers are not aware of.� In this column I am going to share how old Las Vegas looked from the perspective of a child growing up in the 1970's.�

On the political side, I will site historical events that mirror current events which are impacting the impending presidential election. As Americans we must re-calculate the direction of the United States. To accomplish this we must be willing to see our government and our citizens clearly. We must be willing to set the success bar remarkably higher for the betterment of our country as well as for our suffering world.