Some constructive criticism: this comment was useful and on-topic up until this part...

> IMHO this is why we've ended up in a society where no one takes responsibility for their own lives.

I'm not going to comment on this sentence and the many lengthy paragraphs after it, because I find it to be a distraction from the core theme and purpose of this comment page.

throw149102 -- I'd like to see you discuss your thoughts somewhere where you can get good engagement. I don't think this thread is a very good place.