[Daniel L Bell]

I think the lost of common sense is only a symptom of a larger issue causing the deterioration of our western culture. Not to get all religious. But Jesus made a great point in one of his sermons I believe is not understood by most. He said; The servant is never greater than the master. We reading this agree and move on from this passage. But it is deeper than that. What is to be gathered however is what problems are created when the servant does become greater than the master. This I believe is the real culprid. Example: Our government originated as "We the People" are the master of our government. However, slowly but surely the government (servant) is in charge of the people (master). It is true in our families. Parents use to be in charge of there household. Now the kids are in charge. At one point in our past the old grey headed person was seen as wise because he or she possessd the knowledge and experience of the past. Now they are considered less knowledgable because kids are deemed wiser because of their use of that all knowing system called the computer. This sickness has penetrated every aspect of our society. Not to be gloomy, but it will destroy it.