[Thurston_Howell_III]

and thus died the American character of exceptionalism that was defined by risk taking for glory. This is why modern American culture is devoid of heroes, and children are forced to idolize rock stars & politicians.

[Notary Sojac]

American character of exceptionalism that was defined by risk taking for glory

Yeah, I remember how Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, Sally Ride and Neil Armstrong couldn't wait to spread the details of their family lives all over the media in "reality shows".....

/sarc

[BenKenobi]

Exactly.

And man, another kid! How selfish! He should have killed her off. That’s the ‘responsible’ decision.