ViewpointsOpinionThe Human Need to Feel Important—and How Government Squelches ItSavePrintThere's a reason that candles are used for vigils and religious services. They represent hope. S. Hermann & F. Richter/PixabayDennis Prager3/16/2021|Updated: 3/21/2021CommentaryIf one were to draw up a list of human needs, food and shelter would be at the top.Share this articleLeave a commentDennis PragerAuthorDennis Prager is a nationally syndicated radio talk-show host and columnist.Author’s Selected ArticlesWhy Many Conservatives Won’t Be With Their Children or Grandchildren This ChristmasDec 20, 2022Will Secular Conservatives Have Conservative Grandchildren?Dec 13, 2022Holocaust Denial Is EvilDec 06, 2022The Question Fools Don’t AskNov 29, 2022Related Topicsmeaningself-importancefeeling of importancecrisis of importancesense of importanceimportance