What has the world come to?

I am a news junky. I like knowing what's going on in the world around me. But lately, I get depressed every time I read the news. All you hear about is people murdering pregnant women, committing heinous crimes against children, kids killing other kids, and how politicians are involved in sex rings or child pornography.

What ever happened to the days when everyone in the grocery store smiled and said, "hello." Even if you didn't know them! Now you're lucky if someone says "excuse me" when they bump into you. You drive cautiously because you never know if the other drivers are sane or if they are going to run you off the road. Fast food workers worry about being shot when someone pulls up to the window to get their food. Policemen in little towns that are barely a dot on the map wear bullet proof vests all the time, because you never know what you will come upon. Parents fear that their children will be abducted walking home from school, even just 2 blocks!

I truly believe that if society continues all this negativity and ill-will, there will be no hope for us! What ever happened to people fearing God and living a life worthy of Heaven? Satan continues to win when people are selfish and don't consider the precious gifts of life and free will.

While some people may think I'm weird or nuts, I will continue to smile to everyone and say hello to people passing by me. I will continue to give selflessly to society and God, and hope that by witnessing my actions, the ice will crack just a little around the hearts of people around me.