Do those adolescent boys represent something in our society at large? The answer may be quite uncomfortable

Jen--I read this in today's NY Times--and as a fan of Charles M. Blow I was getting ready to share this...but I noticed that you8 had the same idea.

He puts it in a larger perspective--civility has disappeared from our society. People jump to name calling, insults and threats way to quickly.

Sorry to say, we see that here on BIA.

What can we do about it? As Michael Jackson said so brilliantly...'I'M LOOKING AT THE MAN IN THE MIRROR..."

Brother Rich,

We need to go 'back to basics' when parents taught children about minding manners I don't know if that's being done.

Of course this actually rperesent the American social, legal aand moral norm. exMPLE,

WE WILL HAVE AND HAVE ALWAYS HAVE HAD MORE LAW MAKERS IN D.C. WHO APOLOGIZE FOR NOT JUST VERBAL BAD BEHAVIORS, BUT BREAKING THE LAW THAN THOSE WHO HAVE NOT DONE SO! (N...U...P)

@ Rich, "I" believe talking the quote of MJ's and taking it to mean said individual is actually tallking about said individuaL (and not eveeryone else) is a perfect place to start. (smile)