Originally Posted by djplong

If you choose to look at the negatives, that's all you'll see.

Patriotism? I see a lot more than when I was a kid. (I'm 49)

Morality? I see us treating people more fair these days. It's not perfect - but women can vote, unlike 100 years ago, and so can minorities, unlike 200 years ago. Children aren't forced to work in factories and we provide 'free' primary education to every citizen. Yes, there are more divorces - can't argue that - but women are also not forced to live in abusive relationships. They don't have to endure beatings to keep a roof over their heads.

Spiritual Life? I submit to you that the Catholic Church, Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker and Jimmy Swaggarts of the world have done more damage.