You know, I’m not condoning that sort of thing, but does it seem to anyone else we’re losing our national sense of humor?
Everyone gets so mad about everything anymore.
Shame and public scorn used to be a very effective tool for moderating behavior and instilling a little humility, especially in young people.
Now, it's a mortal sin for anyone's precious angel to "humiliated" by an authority figure. Without shame, we get shamelessness.