What are your observations on society and where it’s headed?

Posted by: Rainbow

16th May 2011 01:27pm

Have we evolved into a narcissistic society, as the media have alleged? Do you think the importance of manners and etiquette is less essential? If you live in a country or regional area, is there more of a community spirit and comrade in your district? I really would love to hear your opinions on this issue so please do share your thoughts.

BigRev

16th May 2011 11:20pm

in general i believe we are becoming more impersonal, we learn to zone out, as there is so much communication happening around us, we deliberately take action to ignore everything around us as a distraction. yet we have seen how we can pull together in times of crisis, but, once that crisis has passed we revert to an apathetic state. i am heartened when i see/hear children act with respect, display manners, but god forbid i get before a tribe of students trying to board the train/bus.parents are afraid to punish their children, police cannot offend a suspect, while we condone the forcible jailing of immigrants and their children.

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