Although economically wealthy, America embarked on a course of national government which polarized the nation. Certain corrupt politicians began invoking religion as a pretense to shape their own political agendas. Large sections of the population were managed and manipulated through surrogates in the national media by treating them as interest groups rather than upholding the dignity of each person. Moral and ethical standards, once upheld by society in the 1940 s and 50 s, now came under constant attack and ridicule in the media, and among many in government. Attacks on fundamental human rights began first in the medical field, but quickly spread to the political realm as politicians adopted such positions in the name of personal liberties.
Several children moan.
I know, I know children, said Mrs. Beacher. This was a horrible period of time. But you have to remember that these events unfolded slowly, almost insidiously. Many people were horrified over it, but the majority of people were selfish then almost possessed by the temporal things in life. All right Terry, thank you.