I was a bit surprised to see this article in Mother Jones today: "Has America Become Weak and Sniveling"
When I saw that I thought about one of IL's comments on another thread about 24/7 media stirring up fear, people today expecting ALL their needs to be taken care of by the government, and a lack of acceptance that sh*t happens in life.
Is there a low tolerance for sacrifice today? Have people lost their grit? What is the sweet spot between supporting the citizenry and allowing the chips to fall where they may? Are we too comfortable? Has the media reduced a serious health issue into a partisan affair by fomenting panic?