But Our Trip Was Different

But our trip
was different.
It was a
classic affirmation
of everything
right and true
and decent
in the
national character.
It was a gross,
physical salute
to the fantastic
possibilities
of life
in this country--
but only
for those
with true grit.
And we were
chock full
of that.
--Hunter S. Thompson (from "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas")