text: In reply to message73542: The flawed human condition. How many times have you ever seen a parent turn their child in for a violent crime they KNOW THE CHILD COMMITTED? It's very rare, indeed. Most folks are driven by emotions rather than rationality regardless of education level. We live in a culture that's increasingly egocentric, self-centered and where most are without a strong moral compass that accepts personal responsibility and stands strong in the face of others' OPINIONS. I ask people why, if they don't know the moral fiber of someone else, they would be concerned about their opinion--particularly given that most of the time you'll never know if your attempts at impression management had the desired effect? Typical response: I never thought about it like that.