Jason's quick response to my post yesterday got me thinking, and I love to think. There is way too much bad information out there, and I don't think the people of the United States in general really take the time to think about what they're reading. They quickly form opinions on subjects of great importance without thinking them through or researching sources as to vlidity or viability. Our 24 hour news channels bombard us with this type of junk information, and America has gotten used to it. In the case of many people in America, that's what they know about everything. Reading, researching, or educating themselves to the facts is a lost art. Just get on CNN and listen to what the pretty girl has to say..Blech..
This article really points this fact out. If you believe everything you read or hear on TV to be the absolute truth, it could really get you in serious trouble, especially when it comes from a "reputable source", like in this case; The New York Times. One of my favorite quotes of all-time is one I saw on a T-shirt of all places:
"Thinking-It's Hard"
It cracks me up every time I think about it, but it also makes me think about how very true it is. I think about how many people in our country these days have an entitlement-based mindset, and how many people think they "deserve" government money just because they are citizens. In reality, outside of veterans who serve our country, there are few people that I think "deserve" money just because they're living in the USA. It's unfortunate, really, and something I think has contributed to an overall decline in a solid workforce. Too many people think that a job is somewhere you go to "collect a paycheck", and it has been my experience that a diminishing number of workers take pride in what they do and go to work in order to actually earn a living.
Those same people also don't work to get good information or contribute to society. It's a nasty cycle.
I know, the composition on this post sucks, but I just needed to rant for a moment. Sometimes I like to write, but it often comes out a little disorganized. Live with it.
CZ
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