If there is anything that is true about our society it is this: We have become an excuse-filled society. It used to be that to say, "Excuse me," was a gesture of courtesy. It is now a method of getting around personal responsibility.

One of the most respected authors in America made this observation:

Our culture has declared war on guilt…Perhaps the most prevalent means of escaping blame is by classifying every human failing as some kind of disease. Drunkards and drug addicts can check into clinics for treatment of their "chemical dependencies." Children who habitually defy authority can escape condemnation by being labeled "hyper-active" or having ADD (Attention Deficiency Disorder). Gluttons are no longer blame-worthy; they suffer from an "eating disorder." Even the man who throws away…