Disrespect for important things.

He had a rough run of luck. His every fault had been exposed over the past several weeks. A political candidate running for office faces these things and it is to be expected. What struck me about this was this particular politico's response to the venom that had been hurled his way.

"If we had talked this way about somebody when we were kids, our mammas would have whipped us."

Wow. Really, I mean it, wow! Rarely in the information age, filled with meaningless soundbites and disinformation does someone break through all the noise and make the valid point. Wow.

Why is it we have such a variation from past generations to the past few? Why have we fallen into such disrespect for people, positions, and institutions that at one time were held in high esteem?

I believe this is due to the de-mystification to which we as a culture have subjected all things. Being a father is easy look how Bill Cosby, Bob Saggett, and every other TV parent solve problems. Every childhood and marital difficulty solved in thirty minutes, with laughs and a group hug as the credits role.

We no longer respect the elders or preacher because in this information age we have heard so many true reports of those that have let others down.

We no longer respect elected officials because their every infraction is detailed on the evening news whether it is real or imagined.

We no longer idolize atheletes as role models for we know they will break our hearts. Some do however, want their noteriety and money.

If you notice I give no answers in this article, they seem to evade me.