Although generation after generation bemoans the loss of social morays to which they have become accustomed, I fear that this time the effect is too extreme, pervasive and lasting.
To begin, I see signs that the USA, once and always a strong, proud and dynamic country built on the middle class is losing that middle class foundation. I see it taking swift strides toward emulating a third world culture in which, as demonstrated (double entendre intended) by occupy wall street, the upper one percent is countered by a lower ninety-nine percent in which the traditional U.S. middle class is being squeezed out of existence.
I was a member of that vast middle class, and I say was because I am no longer sure where I fit in, except that it is not in the upper one percent nor anywhere near it. The notion of socioeconomic status is seemingly outdated.
There was a time perhaps when because money afforded education, profession and upbringing they were equal. Now, people with all of these attributes may have no job, a job not suited, and no money. Conversely some with no education, poor speech, no manners or social graces are able to attain greater financial status and stability than those who do have all of the graces necessary for social status.
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