Sdgrrl-
Where is the quote about the good ole days? You are the only one saying that. Zeit said people are less civil today. You always attack posts from Zeit and constantly emotionally read into them. Try sticking to the facts. It was an observation that times have changed. No one but you said the old days were better. None of the women I know liked the double standard. No one I know thinks racism or sexism should be the norm. Most people I know do not think that people should be taxed if they do not want health insurance. Those times were not better. On the other hand, apparently Washington was left in the same condition it was found. It was not trashed. I think this is a good improvement and shows that some people care about the environment.