Let's face it, our streets are unsafe. Murderers roam the night looking for prey. And, sometime soon, you are going to die.

A bit extreme?

Indeed.

But, people operate as if they are constantly under threat, even if they are strolling through the grocery store in an isle full of ten year olds. Does anyone else find it odd that it is normal for the people to walk around with pseudo scowls on their faces? Walk up and talk to a total stranger and you might get a look of disgust. If you are lucky, the person will shoot you a disingenuous smile and keep walking. What happened to the notion of a more perfect union? Our society is so disjointed some people find it odd to be waved at.

"Why is he waving at me?" "Why is she saying hello?"

The attitude of our society has become so paranoid, one of the first questions in someone's mind (upon encounter) is: what does this person want from me and how much of myself do I have to give?

Is this sane?