DRMIZER
07-01-2007, 12:05 PM
The American people today are greatly different from the American people in the pre-World War II days. They have become much more naive and idealistic while, at the same time, wallowing in greed and self-admiration. One common trait, which has become almost a national disaster, is opportunism. It feeds off the ever-increasing greed of the people. This opportunism is costing the American people billions of dollars each year.
We have also become the most litigious people in the world. Our businesses and people live in constant fear of being sued. We have become a people whose guiding star is legality, with little or no consideration being give to morals and ethics. In other words, we have all become political animals. It is no wonder that we are so cordially despised by the rest of the world.
We no longer try to develop self-discipline in our children. As a matter of fact, people are often forbidden by law from following the centuries-old, very successful practice of disciplining children. A welt on junior's bottom could land a parent in jail. And we wonder why our crime statistics keep climbing. We also wonder why white-collar crime has suddenly become so prevalent.
I truly believe a study of what has happened to us and why could be a real eye-opener.
Our government, over the past 50 years or so, has told us all about rights. However, it has neglected to tell us about our obligations and responsibilities as American citizens. It has told us only to follow its laws.
We have also become the most litigious people in the world. Our businesses and people live in constant fear of being sued. We have become a people whose guiding star is legality, with little or no consideration being give to morals and ethics. In other words, we have all become political animals. It is no wonder that we are so cordially despised by the rest of the world.
We no longer try to develop self-discipline in our children. As a matter of fact, people are often forbidden by law from following the centuries-old, very successful practice of disciplining children. A welt on junior's bottom could land a parent in jail. And we wonder why our crime statistics keep climbing. We also wonder why white-collar crime has suddenly become so prevalent.
I truly believe a study of what has happened to us and why could be a real eye-opener.
Our government, over the past 50 years or so, has told us all about rights. However, it has neglected to tell us about our obligations and responsibilities as American citizens. It has told us only to follow its laws.