What happened to our heroes?

Because people have the ability to give their opinion on just about every topic on social media these days, and because humans mostly just care about themselves, these outlets have become more a way of projecting an image than any kind of reality.

“Friend me?” Okay, but the truth is that I know less about my ‘friends” on social media than I would by having a cup of coffee with them. As William Shakespeare so perfectly put it: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

One of the greatest plays of modern times is the act of being kinder and more accepting of others than anyone you know – at least in virtual terms. In this strange new world of political correctness, words out-trump actions, and perceived tolerance is more important than deeds. Instead of majority rules, minorities of every kind get first dibs, and everyone is trying to find a way to be the most abused victim.

The older generation was taught as children that sticks and stones could break their bones, but names could never hurt them. However today, apparently almost every name or word hurts them. . . . contd.