[ClearCase_guy]

There was a recent thread about Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1952 and the young women who were part of her retinue. One of these women was recently interviewed and was asked about whether she was concerned about the awesome responsibility of such a public ceremony. She was surprised by the question. It was her duty, why would she be nervous?

“Soul-searching and self-doubt is such a modern thing, as is casual dressing.” — Lady Rosemary Muir, 82

I think there is a connection here between our current need for instant gratification, our lack of a sense of duty -- along with that comes a need for soul-searching and a lot of self-doubt.

At some level, our society knows that we are "doing it wrong" but we are reluctant to realize that previous generations handled this stuff better. We feel modern; we feel superior. But in fact, we're playing the part of the fool.

[yldstrk]

“Lifestyle choices”......bah!

People have become selfish and a life of self sacrifice is scorned. Proof? People are more than comfortable with murdering babies and old people for economic reasons or less.