Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Yardstick

In American society, we often use fame as the yardstick for personal worth.

When the road to fame is blocked, the frustrated individual will often be tempted by infamy. He may then commit violent acts in a desperate attempt to garner media attention which he imagines will fulfill his need for social recognition.

By renouncing this false measure of personal worth, we begin to lay the foundation for a more sane and secure society.
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