Reflections From a Murky Pond

I firmly believe that it is safe to say that most everyone realizes that there has been significant and ongoing moral decay in the West during the last half century or so, especially in America where people had further to fall. While there is great disagreement over the nature and cause of this erosion of character, all the camps seem to agree that the degeneration of our cultures’ ethical and moral character has occurred and continues to do so.

But, if one boils the issue down to purified essence, the root cause of the erosion of character, ethics, and morals is simply that our society has been twisted in such a way that many people receive that which they need and/or want without needing to earn it or feeling that they have truly earned it.

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A man walked into the local welfare office to pick up his check. He marched straight up to the counter and said, “Hi. You know, I just hate gettin’ welfare. I’d really rather have a job.”

The social worker behind the counter perked up and said, “Your timing is excellent. We just got a job opening from a very wealthy old man who wants a chauffeur and bodyguard for his beautiful 21 year-old daughter.”

“You’ll have to drive around in his 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL, and he will supply all of your clothes. Because of the long hours, meals will be provided. You’ll also be expected to escort the daughter on her overseas holiday trips.”

“This is rather awkward to say, but you will also have as part of your job assignment to satisfy her sexual urges, as the daughter is in her early 20’s and has a rather strong sex drive,” The social worker added uncomfortably.

“A two-bedroom loft type apartment with plasma TV, stereo, bar, etc. located above the garage, will be designated for your sole use and the salary is $200,000 a year.”

The guy,  wide-eyed with shock and wonder, said, “You’re bullshittin’ me!”

The social worker said, “Yeah, well … You started it.”

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