Carol Gotbaum and personal responsibility
Ok so I feel bad this woman is dead, but the basic story is she got drunk , was late for her plane, got belligerent, threw a tantrum, had to be restrained, and choked herself to death.
Now the NY Times is writing articles about her death as if it was some sort of mystery or coverup by the Phoenix police. Her family has hired high-powered lawyers to investigate. Liberal blogs are talking about police brutality, why was she chained, why wasn't someone watching her at all times, etc.
This is yet another symptom of modern American life. When something bad happens, look for someone to blame. Never mind had the woman acted even a little bit like a reasonable adult she'd be sipping tea in rehab right now.
Am I off base for just thinking this was a woman who acted retarded and has no one to blame but herself?
Sorry if this doesn't belong in politics - but I think it points out a larger issue... the death of personal responsibility in America. If you're fat, sue McDonalds. If you get lung cancer from smoking 2 packs a day, sue the tobacco company. If your kid sucks, blame the music he listens to. Gas too expensive? Must be price-gouging by gas station owners. We've become a whiny, scapegoat, "find someone to blame" society, and I'm not sure if we can go back now.
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