Lou,
    While most might say that the "good old days" is a silly notion, in some 
ways, its something that would do us much good if we could bring it back.

    IMO, what is lost is the very foundation this society is built on.  That 
old fashioned notion called family is missing.  Both parents, if there are 
two, work, and day care is raising the children.  Where are these kids 
getting their values from?  Who keeps an eye on the kids when they come home 
from school while parents are still at work?  Why do the kids have to have 
phones, computers, tv's, etc. in their bedrooms?

    Its a complex issue but bottom line is, the fmaily, oh wait, what 
family? is in such a weakened state that everybody except the parents are 
involved in dealing with problems.

    When I was in high school, long hair was just becoming the wave.  The 
dress code began to lose its punch but the boys still wore nice shirts and 
pants and the grils still wore nice dresses.

    Why are so many kids strung out on alcohol and drugs and worse?  Maybe 
they see a dark future and dont really want to go there?  Have we passed the 
point of no return?  I dunno.

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Most "terrorists" are reported to have come to the US legally, but they then 
hang around on expired visas, some for as long as 10 to 15 years. Now 
compare that to Blockbuster; if you are 2 days late with a video, those 
people are all over you. I think we should put Blockbuster in charge of 
immigration.
Robert & Dreamer Doll  ke7nwn
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