JB: I totally agree. It's so hard to sustain serial outrage; it leads to serious burnout. But what choice have we got? Ultimately, if Democrats, Independents and fair-minded Republicans fail to do what it takes to support the Voting Rights Act, then we all must share the blame.
RR: We also have to do everything possible to get big money out of politics, including getting the Supreme Court to reverse itself in "Citizens United." I'm starting up a generous retirement fund for Justice Kennedy.
JB: What do you mean by that, Robert? Who's to say that we'll do better the next time around? Or even get anyone good confirmed?
RR: What choice do we have but to try? Our democracy is our most precious legacy.
JB: What's new with your film, Inequality for All?
RR: It's now available on Netflix, iTunes, DVD, and On Demand -- and being seen by increasing numbers of people. I'm getting hundreds of emails from people who tell me they laughed and cried, and think it should be "required viewing" for everyone. I'm even hearing from lots of Republicans who tell me it's changed the way they see the world.
JB: That's heartening news! Did the Republican segment's reaction come as a surprise?
RR: Yes and no. Yes, because I'm pleased it's reaching Republican audiences. So much of our media these days is segmented according to political belief. But I'm not surprised in that the film presents realities that are hard to deny, and in explaining and developing them we used humor -- the universal political disinfectant.
JB: Humor is good, even essential. Your film website features numerous ways that people can become better versed and get more involved in the issues surrounding income inequality. Will you be able to measure the impact that the film (and website) have? Is that important?
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