[Mind's Eye] Re: are we as a global society moving forward or backward?

[Ash]

I think etiquette runs along a loosely defined range of tolerance and varies 
by the group. It seems possible to keep a general attitude of respect and 
get along in most social situations, without having to really take much 
crap. In some the standard is open hostility without crossing various 
boundaries of respect, and thinking quick on your feet, much like in the 
animal kingdom or tribal skirmishes open warfare is too costly all around if 
avoidable. So I call that one the jungle, sometimes they just need to see 
their gladiators go at it, or alphas. :) Speaking of which, summer is coming 
around and the shootings will be a daily affair, everyone out on the street 
fighting or fu..ing. We really have changed, sometimes I don't think much!