[Chickensoup]

Are we more civilized than we were half a century ago? Sometimes I wonder.

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Not at all more civilized, we are becoming barbarians.

[driftless2]

By any standard, the discourse of American life is a lot cruder than it was fifty years ago. But many people feel they have more freedom.

The freedom to do exactly what?...exhibit themselves lewdly in public and use vulgar/obscene language and actions as expressions of "freedom"? That's not what I regard as being free.

With rights comes responsibilities. Many Americans have lost sight of their responsibilities. Because you can do something doesn't mean you should. It's like many people now have the freedom to make fools of themselves.