One very big and influential difference in our lives is the 24/7 media. When the media chooses to do so on any subject of it's choosing it can create a "national" event out of what would ordinarily be a local non-event.
While I have no idea of the exact impact, it has been stated that in some happenings, situations, areas, neighborhoods, cities, etc. there could have been no change in the amount or types of violence over the years EXCEPT for the reality of today's on the spot reporting by the 24/7 media reporting more details on EVERYTHING that we did not get before.
Contrast the constant bombarding our society is exposed to with it's smart phones, 24/7 media and INSTANT news coverage VS when we were kids and one got to see the news when one went to the movies on Saturday.......for about 6 minute out of our lives.
The other major impact in my opinion is the loss of majority rules (not advocating that it is right or wrong....only that it has changed).
And last but not least the all time champion of why our freedoms are affected.....selective enforcement, up to and including no enforcement of laws, rules regulations.
Progress is a measure of time and accomplishment......but no assurance that it is a favorable happen stance!
btk
Last edited by billethkid; 03-23-2013 at 07:40 AM.
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