No, Things Are Not Getting Worse (Socially)

My gf, among many today, feels overwhelmed and believe that our society is getting worse. I beg to disagree ferociously.

This has been one of my major points in the Marketing of America series. That the media makes it an absolute point to promote the negative. To make you fearful, angry, anxious, depressed. Then advertise military contractors, antidepressant drugs, etc. Be sure to tune in tomorrow so we can tell you what else you should be angry and depressed about, who we need to invade/bomb/hate next.

However, that’s not even my point here. My point here is that our society has gotten considerably better on social issues over the last few decades. It continues to improve, especially with younger generations. They are the least racist, sexist, prejudicial, warmongering, most aware and supportive of Socialism in many forms in the history of this country.

Over decades, we have battled against prejudice. We’ve made tremendous progress which we would not have recognized 25 years ago. We have Muslim members of Congress, more females and openly gay members of Congress, state and local governments than ever. Though none of that means their policies are good as a general rule. Don’t vote for gender, sexual identity, religion, etc. Be informed of policies. We have openly gay military members, including transgender.

Look at the advances we have made against domestic violence.