In the four corners of the world, there exists a common trait between people. No matter what happens, no matter the circumstance, it seems that the initial human reaction, during some problem or dilemma, is to search for someone or something outside of themselves to blame. The case is, of course, the opposite should something beneficial occur. In such a scenario, people are all too happy to claim credit. So why do people feel the need to blame? Is it just an aspect of laziness? Is it the byproduct of if ignorance? Or is it simply due to a lack of introspection? As is the usual case, the answer is a combination of all three. Some recent cases that pop into my mind are:

Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda: Indeed, what they did was horrendous, but blaming "terrorists" for the world's problems is not a solution to anything. It in fact only covers up far more severe issues. And could it be that there are some actions perpetrated by this nation and others that are viewed as "terrorist" acts in the eyes of others?

Barack Obama: Your candidate of choice may have lost or he may be disappointing your decision but he, also, is not to blame for your problems (neither is any president) nor is he the cause of the Armageddon (contrary to what some may think).

Global Warming, 2012, Planet X or any other disaster: Your life may end in relatively quick period of time, but I can guarantee Earth will be here for several BILLION more years.

In the end, we search for others to bear the load of our mental instability, but all this does is prolong the madness. If we truly want to be rid of our "problems" we've got to start looking within, because it is our perception that creates trouble for US.

There will always be something to complain about.