The decline and death of western civilization

In the whole vast configuration of geopolitics and political correctness I believe it was/is inevitable that all the principles western civilization (namely the United States) was founded and built upon would erode to the point of being nothing more than a footnote in the pages of world history. The tentacles of liberal socialism, political correctness, multi-culturalism, outcome based education, "feel good" legislation, and sheer individual appathy have almost strangled the very essence out of virtually every single ideal the founding fathers envisioned, In furtherence, the millions that have died for in vain to support and defend those beliefs.

An eerie sense of entitlement has swept through the land like a tsunami. I see on a daily basis of individuals unwilling to take resposibility for their actions coupled with others trying to justify/explain/rationalize irresponsible behavior. Just when I believe the standards of normalicy couldn't get any lower... lo and behold, something new arises. If I were an alien from another planet and clicked on the remote through the television channels I would be hard pressed to determine a tangible difference between the news and the Jerry Springer show.

The death of a nation, like the death person most often occurs from within (heart disease, cancer, ect.). Hard work, education, and personal character used to be the recipe for success. There was a time when a person's word and a handshake was as good as money in the bank. There was a time where you could buy a piece of land, build a house, put out your crops, allowed to defend yourself/family/property- try doing that today. Buy (I should say "rent" because of property taxes) a piece of land (but first may need pay for an enviromental impact study and determine if there are any endangered species on it).

Life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness*

*Life- So long as you aren't a person like Terry Schiavo

*Liberty- So long as the ATF doesn't decide to burn your church down in Waco, TX or assassinate your wife and 13 year old son a la Randy Weaver (Ruby Ridge)

*persuit of happiness- which is systematically being exsiccated via legislation thanks to special interest groups (both corporate and grass roots).

Just received my 4th ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. Women have freedom of choice concerning an abortion, why don't I get to get the freedom of choice in this matter? I don't want or need a nanny to tell me what to do with MY life (making a mental note to refer to the next officer who gives me a ticket for the same non-compliance offense as "officer Poppins" as Mary Poppins the nanny). As a rational, intelligent adult, I believe I am the best one to make adult choices of what is and what is not in my best interest.

I used to say those who would be critical of the US "If you don't like it here, then move"; However, as time progresses perhaps they had valid points to make and I was holding out on the hopes and ideals of our founding fathers.