When did Americans become so whiny?

The day "Politically Correct" became part of our vocabulary. And now that there is 0 expectation of privacy anywhere with the advent of cell phone cameras, it's only getting worse.

All I have to say is if something I say offends another person in any way they have 2 options: 1) Get over it & don't expect an apology if I say it I believe it. 2) Stay the hell away from me, I am obviously too "real" for you to deal with. Either way the final choice is theirs, crying and whining about something gets you nowhere until you get off of your ass and fix the problem.

In this case the questions now become: Are you part of the problem? if you are fix yourself. Are you part of the solution? if you are keep fighting the good fight. If you choose not to decide which side of the equation you are on you have still made a choice and in this case you become part of the problem.

SGT (Join to see), I think many Americans became whiny when some received certain things in which they did not have to pay for.

Between the crusade for politically correct and and the pillars of a certain view/agenda (which I won't name because they would be too easily offended) we have become a nation of perpetual children on the playground. We teach victimization over defense and when you defend yourself you are labeled violent. We teach unconditional acceptance for EVERYTHING and when you don't you are labeled. We teach that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, unless it goes against the aforementioned view and then you are blanket branded a bigot.

The self-entitlement has run rampant after a generation of believing kids shouldn't be spanked, everyone gets a trophy, and you're perfect the way you are. That's why there are still people pushing 30 living in Mom's basement while their degree in Women's Studies or 12th century English Lit hangs on the wall. No one made them do something contributory to society or taught them how to lose before they entered the real world. The only place people care about your feelings is on the internet!

It all started with "Generation Y," as in, "Why do I have to do what you tell me???"

Since it seems to get worse each day, we have never been this whiny but we will be worse tomorrow. The nice thing is that the backlash is brewing.

Well, I kind of see both sides to this.

First, when watching the video of the officer's handling of the situation I came to the personal conclusion that he handled the situation unprofessionally and needed to find a different profession. That said, I wouldn't want anyone who thinks "breaking up a fight between children with a gun is a good idea" in the position of principal with my kids involved, and I too would call for his resignation (I've had dealings with educators who's actions led me to the opinion that they needed to find a different profession).

This stems from my opinion that Doctors, Police, Clergy, and Educators need to be *called* to that profession, it's not just a job, and the stakes are too high for someone mediocre to hold that responsibility.

On the other hand I'm a huge fan of the Evelyn Beatrice Hall quote:
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

I believe dissenting opinion is the cornerstone to a healthy democracy, and thoughtful listening is a responsibility of all citizens. However, modern technology has given a tall soapbox and a loud speaker to some real idiots... and "we the people" sometimes seem to have forgotten the fine art of saying "Bless your heart" and walking away.

It isn't necessarily a new phenomena, Mark Twain said "'Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference", and even Proverbs 26:4 says "Don't answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are.", but again, social media lends SUCH a loud voice that sometimes its difficult to avoid being sucked in.

Everyone who nodded there heads when they passed the patriot act here you go...more infringements on our civil liberties. Want cops to have military gear?? Sure why not...let's prepare them for Marshall law. As a country we have let ourselves down for letting these sleaze politicians take away our rights. Our fault.

Political correctness run amok. Plain and simple. Also very sad for our country.

It scares the H double hockey sticks out of me but I believe that in the near future (possibly after the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is passed) we (the United States) will have rules and/or laws against speech that makes someone else feel uncomfortable and guess what? That pretty much includes anyone whose views don’t fit prevailing group think.