Would society be better if...

Would society be better if...

• those screaming about intolerance were actually tolerant?
• there were fewer so-called "news" programs on cable television and radio?
• public education was actually about teaching the youth of our nation?
• adults learned from children on how to interact with one another?
• treating each other with respect was the norm, rather than the exception?
• the words "diversity" and "inequality" were scrubbed from all public sectors?
• voluntary kindness and generosity were habitually recognized?
• profanity was eliminated from all public places?
• proudly flying the American flag was celebrated?
• English was the only language used in business and government?
• religious freedom actually existed?
• the exercise of free speech wasn't vilified by intolerant progressives?
• smart phones, tablets,and MP3 players hadn't been invented?
• policemen, firefighters, teachers, and members of the armed forces were uniformly admired by the nation's citizenry?
• there were no reality TV shows?  
• honor, dignity, ethics, and integrity were staples taught to our children, beginning at a very young age by parents and reinforced during all public schooling?
• candor without rancor dominated social discourse?
• we slowed down to "smell the roses?"
• at least 95% of American citizens voted in each and every election?
• every child was raised in a nuclear family (father, mother, children)?
• personal responsibility was expected and present in all sectors of life?
• the sexual revolution hadn't occurred?
• hard work and honesty were the norm and far more prevalent?
• the positive emotions, generosity, and behavior commonly associated with Christmas were present all year?
• the lyrics for popular music were positive, rather than negative and full of vulgarity and profanity?
• being polite was normal?
• the unconditional love displayed by our small children was shared throughout society?