We have lost respect for a great many (if not the majority) of our institutions.
The tipping point will be when we just say, “Sorry, not doing it.”
That point is soon.
Whether or not we regain our respect depends very highly on what we do to the perps of this malady.
1) No war was ever won on defense.
2) It’s not a war until somebody fights back.
3) A war is not won by the victors, victory is decided when the vanquished surrender.
4) A war is not really won until the will of the opposition is destroyed, not just their ability to make war.