Yes, it permeates everyting we do and self-protection by all wastes huge swaths of time. There have to be consequences for frivolity or simply having your feelings hurt and thus some reason to think twice about suing someone.
I thought nobody would read this. It never gets much respoinse. It convinces me that I am correct in my position that most of the people are brain dead or just want to bitch instead of propose even the hint of suggestion of solutions.
What are you waiting for... :)