I know what you are saying. We went to the new park behind Hyatt and there was a lone male walking ahead of us. The guard stopped him and told him he would have to leave because the park only allowed families. Couldn't stroll through the park!

As for the discussion this reminds me of Joan of Arc. I think that she and the french soldiers accomplished what they did because of fierce spirit. I think the successful ones come about by having it given (and then it will only last for so long) and the ones that fight for it.