[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

In reality there are only two classes - those with power and those without. To take this a step further, there are really only those with the means to assert their will/influence over others and those who cannot or will not. I'd argue that the entire premise of a "civilized society" is artificial when one gets right down to brass tacks. If the checks and safety mechanisms built into it to keep it in place (i.e. prosperity - or the illusion of it, encouraged/trained civility, ever-present government control, etc.) start to crack and fail, we will fall right into animalistic chaos with violence, looting, etc. It'll become a free-for-all and if that happens, you'll see how "civilized" human beings really are at their core.

For one, I hope and pray it doesn't come to that because if it does, it'll be carnage on an epic scale with very real and permanent damage (injury, death, etc.) The current economic situation is very, very worrisome because it begins to chip away at one of the cornerstones of civilized society - the notion that people can attain prosperity and wealth. If that goes away, it won't be long before there's a "no confidence" referendum in the government model running the show and if that happens... Let's just say the dominoes start falling.

You've been taking your happy pills, haven't you? Turn off the news and step outside, you'll realize that THINGS AREN'T THAT BAD.