I have noticed the same really... people seem way less caring.. I still think most people are essentially good but I see an increasing trend in selfishness and worse, a willingness to stab others in the back to get past them.. There was an article in the times about the need to teach kids empathy.. well that seems to say it all really doesn't it..
I dooooooo love the song He ain't heavy, he's my brother tho :)
I absolutely think this world is more cut throat. Maybe it's the internet giving such a large stage to narcissism and all the negative traits that you rarely saw so much in your face. Nothing is private if someone has a beef with you.
I also think that too many parents are creating these kids that feel entitled. I know when I was growing up, we were taught manners! We were also taught to respect (fear) adults and those in authority. Now I see parents treating their little kids like mini adults that don't need to earn a thing.
We certainly all communicated better when we sat out on our porches with friends or talked on the phone.
Most families only had one car, so there definitely was less traffic and jam ups.
Your pay went a lot farther and life was just more simple. Happiness was had by the company you kept, not by the latest gadgets on the market.
tom jackson 