Every day, when you pick up the morning paper or tune in the evening news, you are exposed to a deluge of reports on current social problems.
Crime is said to be rampant.
Despite the government's war on drugs, illegal drug use appears to be increasing. The American health care system is in crisis and Medicare may soon be bankrupt. Racism and sexism continue to permeate our society. Meanwhile, millions of people are living in poverty, as the gap between rich and poor widens. In fact, similar conditions have been present in various societies throughout history.