Not long ago I wrote about a general lack of civility in society these days. Everybody seems more testy.
Movies are more violent and sexually graphic.
We have driveby shootings, shock jocks and random acts of violence. These things were unheard of 20 years ago. But recently it dawned on me that there is one thing in society that has become more civil over the years. That is your daily newspaper. In the old days, like the 30s, 40s and 50s, a newspaper could be pretty harsh in its editorial stance on an issue.