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What would you change about modern society? – Now there is a question for someone writing a book instead of a daily prompt.

Wow, the dozens of things just off the top of my head I would change overwhelmed me. Instead of listing all those out, I think I’ll just say we must change our mindset. We have to ask ourselves who we are and get involved in making that happen.

Not counting on others to take care of us. Not counting on a few to make decisions on who will lead all of us. If everyone got involved in voting and paid attention to what they were voting for would be a good first step.

But it’s not just politics/government. It’s what we have become. Technology has given us many wonderful advances. But we haven’t looked at the negative effects as much.

How we treat each other could use some work. The emphasis on wealth and greed could use some balance with compassion and empathy.

Maybe we could start to get to know our neighbors again, or maybe the kid’s teachers and other public servants. And treat everyone with respect. Maybe work towards the truth together instead of making up separate ones.

Oh yeah, maybe we could eliminate WAR.

Flags lined headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Mike Hartley

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Changes

What would you change about modern society? – The Daily writing prompt asks.

Attitudes. I hear lots of complaining but few are willing to step up and do anything about it. Or the complaints are so trivial that it just indicates a spoiled society. The negative voices that existed in relative silence have been given a megaphone with social media. The bitchiness has been magnified while the good that goes on gets less attention.

Dependence on technology. This one is going to bite us in the ass one day. A minor example of it this week happened.

We have gotten STUPID and dumbed everything down. My example, I heard the other day. Car manuals in the 60s contained how to adjust your valves on the engine. Today they say don’t drink the windshield washer or battery fluids.

Manners, Respect, and Compassion – Someone forgot to teach many children this over the years. Even many adults seem to be forgetting these keys to a great society.

We have gotten entirely too greedy – Money and status symbols seem to be the only things a lot of people are interested in.

Trust seems to have gone out the window. And that is because there is a small segment of society that will take that away and we don’t do anything about those people.

Everything is disposable and that is a problem. We have forgotten how to take care of our planet.

Mr Yates behind his counter at his corner grocery store in Ellicott City. Photo by Mike Hartley

I could go on but it’s time for fun. Have a good day all.