What has happened to people?

[TXiceman]

Now every feels that they are number one and to HExx with everyone else. All they are concerned with is their wants.

We sat through a Leave no Trace session where they had done a test on sign reading ability of people. They places one person with a series of signs at the bottom of the trail and another at the top. Both had walkie-talkies and told when a sign was changed. The person at the top, was asking people as they came by if they saw a sign and what it said. Over 80% of the people never saw a sign. It was a 2 ft x 3 ft sign on a post with bright colors. It proved, most people do not read signs.

Ken

[ke4jr]

Originally Posted by Talloaks

Just my opinion, it has nothing to do with the pandemic and lockdown. It might have something to do with other current social trends, i.e., the sense of entitlement demonstrated by behavior that conveys the message that "I'll take what I want whenever I feel like it, and I dare you to try to stop me."

We don't seem to have a national consensus anymore around rules, norms, or respect for legitimate authority, or even whether there is such a thing as legitimate authority.

Again, just my opinion.

I’ll mannered society misfits who feel the wold owes them for their existence!

[PS56]

Originally Posted by TXiceman

Now every feels that they are number one and to HExx with everyone else. All they are concerned with is their wants.

We sat through a Leave no Trace session where they had done a test on sign reading ability of people. They places one person with a series of signs at the bottom of the trail and another at the top. Both had walkie-talkies and told when a sign was changed. The person at the top, was asking people as they came by if they saw a sign and what it said. Over 80% of the people never saw a sign. It was a 2 ft x 3 ft sign on a post with bright colors. It proved, most people do not read signs.

Ken

You're missing the good points:
No signs were stolen.
No one was assaulted.

[newcoach2021]

Originally Posted by larrikin

most of us on this site are old, like me. We begat the generation that let common courtesy go the way of the steam ship, and our sons and daughters raised the generation that is out there now and has no clue. In the end it is our own failure.

words of wisdom thank you

[Kennest6]

I’m proud of my adult children learning from lessons I’ve taught them, the same as I learned from my parents. Think before you speak, Read and Understand before you make your decision, and Learn the laws and rules as they apply to the situation. If people out there don’t understand simple principles, there’s no way you can expect them to follow them. The haves and have nots also applies to intelligence not just money. Excuse my rant…

[MSHappyCampers]

Originally Posted by Kennest6

I’m proud of my adult children learning from lessons I’ve taught them, the same as I learned from my parents. Think before you speak, Read and Understand before you make your decision, and Learn the laws and rules as they apply to the situation. If people out there don’t understand simple principles, there’s no way you can expect them to follow them. The haves and have nots also applies to intelligence not just money. Excuse my rant…

Well said, my friend!

[Scooter]

How many motorists obey the posted speed limit....either on the freeway or inside city limits... 10% ? Additionally, there are rarely consequences for bad actions. Either speeding or white collar crime or _________ Fill in the blank.

[Mark N.]

Originally Posted by DutchmenSpor

This whole problem started when Dr. Spock convinced a generation of lemmings that spanking a child was wrong.

I don't like what you did or are doing, so I'm going to hit you. Brilliant parenting. You can't find a way to change their behavior without hitting them. I'm 68 and raised 3 great kids and never resorted to violence against them. One. Single. Time.

[Mot W]

PS56 re #119
Assumptions w/o more content are less usefull as basis for comments.


The message was to point out there are some good people left in this tangled up world.

[steadyeddie]

The masses are asses - Alexander Hamilton Maybe things have not changed all that much...

[R.Wold]

Originally Posted by steadyeddie

The masses are asses - Alexander Hamilton Maybe things have not changed all that much...

Alan Brunacini, Chief, Phoenix Fire Dept, said he could boil a 4” thick policy manual down to two words:

“Be nice”

I had the pleasure of meeting him when he sat on my oral board for battalion chief. I managed to amuse him while still rising to the top of the list. It was an honor and a pleasure and I firmly believe in his message, hence post #122.

[Bobby F]

Originally Posted by R.Wold

“Be nice”

The Bible. (Well, the New Testament, at least.)

[Spk64]

It’s time to move on.
This thread is closed.

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