Look Left, Look Right, Step Up by The Gent

What is up with so many people playing the victim all the time? Every time you turn on the TV, radio, look at YouTube, or any other type of media for that matter, there is someone saying they were a victim of, abuse, racism, gender discrimination, childhood neglect, mental abuse, cultural abuse, and on and on. Then, of course, these same people do not want to listen to anyone's advice or solution. There are no experts anymore! It is a vicious cycle that is driving our society to the brink of total cynicism, paranoia, and hate. Why are we doing this to ourselves? What is the real solution to all this victimization?

I can only relate to my parents and grandparents. They suffered and just kept on moving forward. They didn’t stop living. They didn’t commit suicide. They didn’t overdose on drugs. They just kept on working, feeding their families, and hoping for the best. They knew there was no “Pot of Gold” at the end of the rainbow. They knew a hot shower was great, a tasty meal was great, and a bonus in the workplace was great. The little things made life worthwhile. Happiness was that little piece of earth they stood on and what they made of it. All with some semblance of pride, integrity, and dignity. Why can’t we go back to a better version of something very similar?