Evolution/Devolution

Is the world become a big cry baby? It seems to me that whenever one side wins the other throws a temper tantrum and calls in it's bully boys. New busses - we'll have taxi violence. Intelligent educators - we'll go on strike, march and picket. Required to actually learn at varsity - no worries, we'll trash the place until they give us DSTV. Now, the shopkeepers are threatening violence against the Somalies because they're, guess what? better shopkeepers. But it's not just here, it's all over from sport (can one word be an oxymoron Ms G?)to reality TV to politics. The media tell us what is THE TRUTH, from Paris Hilton to unheardof despots, they are the final word and we may not question their authority. My unfavourite morning DJ was being particularly snide, rude and unpleasant today and yet gawping admirers 'phoned in to compliment his genius.
Yesterday we watched a kick-ass MotoGP, won by Rossi in the last few seconds. The guy who came second didn't call his friends to beat up Valentino, he didn't sulk and call for a re-run, he was an adult, he behaved the way everyone used to, with good grace and manners.
Please can the world forget sledging, stop ganging up against the winner, loose the whinging and whining because someone else is better and stick togather to create a better place.
I had the good fortune to spend some time with four interesting young ladies this weekend. Their interests are slightly different as are their temperaments but the one thing they shared was honesty. If you question a 13 year old, she will mostly be truthful (even if it's to tell you she lies)about basics. Not about her BFF or has she done her homework but about her outlook on life. It's very refreshing not to be treated like a fool for the sake of politeness because that in it's self is impolite. If you don't like the soup - say so, don't gild the lily with sweet words, be frank and honest. I think the GreenPoint Stadium looks like a giant ugly baby bath, a blight on the coastline. Some spoke the truth, others saw the money so there we have it. Awfulness and a whole lot more unbuilt houses.
We have to be able to accept simple facts - You won, You are a better business person - You are a better singer - I am a better cook. You don't have to give up because someone is better, you don't have to fight back, you just have to strive harder to win next time. Stop dumbing down or we'll all be on Jerry Springer.
My dear sister spoke some disturbing words last week. We were discussing meat and I pointed out that lamb and beef are both pricey and not too healthy so we eat chicken, pork and fish. She doesn't eat pork - "Why?" I foolishly asked. "Because they're more intelligent than dogs" she replied. Oh my, vegetarianism looms ever closer because I have to accept the wisdom of her words.
Love life and don't be dragged down by the fools.