The Apathy Of Our World

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The older I get the more I am disappointed with our society and the rules and games that come with it. The attitude that people bring is heartbreaking for an idealist like myself. I observe my surroundings carefully and analyze the incidents of my day. More and more I see individuals only worried about what happens to them and them alone. On all levels. There are selfish leaders who only govern and rule so that they may become even more wealthier then they already are. Then there are the tired citizens who are so stuck in their routines in order to meet the demands and needs of profession and family that they do not take the precious moments needed to experience and enjoy the culture of their times. Lets not forget businesses who only care about the bottom line and not their customers. Having millions of customers using their products does not give a company the right to charge and tax as they please. Making up rules of interest and time periods for credit and refunds in order to squeeze every penny out of their most important consumers should not replace quality customer service. Insurance companies, lawyers etc. People talk bad of these professions because they profit off of the sad happenings of others. Not only are they primarily concerned about that. They will also encourage and employ dishonesty to maximize the potential earnings of the situation. Every sector and field is full of this dishonorable behavior and no one does anything about it because if someday they are to be in the position to gain they want the same rules to apply. It is very sad that most only care about how they can benefit alone.

I know capitalism offers everyone a chance to compete and for that chance I am most thankful, however, I will never trade in my values and principles for opportunities of advancement. If I am wronging someone to move ahead then really they have been pushed back and I am still standing where I was. The welfare and success of all the people is tied into every individual.

Honor, loyalty, and righteousness still have a place... don't they? What is right is right...right?