I wish I could say I was surprised by the trampling of a person on Black Friday but sadly, I was not. I’ve grown disillusioned by the master manipulation in our society regarding the most holy of holidays. Â It’s disgusting and we should all be ashamed of ourselves. Â The thought of a saving that can’t be beat may be what caused a mob mentality in the trampling case but something entirely different caused people to not stop and help. I could look to place blame on the media, over-marketing, the economy, all of which do play a part. However, it’s ultimately up to each of us to make the changes our society so desperately needs. I have a saying this time of year: “Tis the season.” I reserve this saying for those in the world who treat others rudely during the holidays. Â I look to a day when I can say “Tis the season” and mean it in a positive way. Â Christmas is about the birth of Christ. It’s a time for peace on Earth and good will toward man. Â If there is a time of year we should practice what we preach it’s Christmas!
This article appears in Dec 4-11, 2008.