[Lazamataz]

Tough times create tough people. Soft times create soft people. We have nothing but soft people now, but I suspect the next year will start creating tough people again.

[OldNavyVet]

Tough times create tough people

True! But people involved in the tought times of the great depression, the 1930s, were largely graced with good character.

The overall character of today's population is largely ... questionable.

We shall see.

[CatherineofAragon]

"Tough times create tough people. Soft times create soft people. We have nothing but soft people now, but I suspect the next year will start creating tough people again."

I think you may be right....there won't be a choice in the matter.