101 Ethics

[CanDB]

I'm going to have to disagree again

Not saying things are better now but I also don't believe they were better in the past. People have always broken rules, lacked common courtesy and so on. The world isn't getting worse and worse.

We remember what we want to remember. It's the same idea/argument for when people state music from previous generations is far superior than present day music. We hear about great artists in the past and compare them to the guys playing now and say things used to be better, people were more talented and lyrics contained meaningful content.

Most of the time that's just what we want to believe. We're so busy reminiscing about the past and complaining about the present that we forget to enjoy things until their gone.


The negatives will only last for so long in your mind, the positives will usually last a lifetime. You forget about the kid that picked on you in school and instead remember all the friends you made. Just because you don't remember the bully doesn't mean he wasn't there.


Again this is just my opinion, things may have been better in the past. I wouldn't know, I'm still young so my argument isn't very reliable. I just want people to realize there is good in your lives. Don't miss out on it.

Bottom line, there are good, wise people now, and things may be the same or even better (then in the past)......just an opinion here. You may well be right.

[FLBroncFan]

Great post, Can! :thumb:

I was raised to respect all living things by my parents, who were (and hopefully still are) devout Christians.

My world was shattered when my father (a theologian & minister) was accused of cheating on my mother with numerous women in his congregation. I held my Father in such high regard at first I didn't want to believe the accusers....unfortunately, it was true.

It seems as if ethical behavior has taken a downturn but in reality due to social media, TV, radio, etc. we just happen to hear about it more frequently. Sadly, negative and shocking news gets bigger ratings than positive, good stories.

I was recently dismissed from a potential jury due to my belief that one drink should prevent someone from getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. I stated it would be considered "buzzed" driving, even though the person drinking did not exceed the 0.08 limit for Colorado. Just my :2cents:

[CanDB]

Great post, Can! :thumb:

I was raised to respect all living things by my parents, who were (and hopefully still are) devout Christians.

My world was shattered when my father (a theologian & minister) was accused of cheating on my mother with numerous women in his congregation. I held my Father in such high regard at first I didn't want to believe the accusers....unfortunately, it was true.

It seems as if ethical behavior has taken a downturn but in reality due to social media, TV, radio, etc. we just happen to hear about it more frequently. Sadly, negative and shocking news gets bigger ratings than positive, good stories.

I was recently dismissed from a potential jury due to my belief that one drink should prevent someone from getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. I stated it would be considered "buzzed" driving, even though the person drinking did not exceed the 0.08 limit for Colorado. Just my :2cents:

thx bud.......sorry about your Dad......hope things are better these days.