Manners in decline

To the Editor:

I am so proud of the Northwest Herald.

Kudos to the author of the June 20 editorial about our coarse, dumb-downed society.

I have lived through the two-generations span, and can verify the Northwest Herald’s statement.

How society has changed over such a relatively short space of time.

I remember as a child of the ’40s and ’50s, adults, in the presence of children, whispering “… he/she said the ‘F’ word.”

So many people today belittle the wholesome attitudes of the ’50s.

For example, TV was clean and entertaining, leaving viewers with a happy, light-hearted feeling.

Because of our liberal “it’s our right” attitude, life in America has become immoral and dangerous. A perfect example is in the move “Back to the Future.”

Compare the ’50s atmosphere to Marty’s time in the ’80s and fast forward to 2009.

More decline.

I can continue with my diatribe, but the Herald said it all. I intend to send copies of your opinion to my family and friends.

Thank you, and God bless.

Rosemarie Herda

Johnsburg