I'd be one of the people at the base of the towers, throwing mud on the walls to draw attention back down from the spires to the earth they're rooted in and the things that are only people-high, and hoping something sticks.

Yes! And that's what makes you so wonderful! That was an awesome rant. Something i wouldnt' have thought of, but totally agree. paved paradise and put up a parking lot scifi. grrr. wish i could be more articulate, but just wanted to pop in and say "you rawk!"