I agree, Bill. I see it everywhere I go. From my perspective, the younger generation(s) seem to want everything instantly, free if possible, and not have to exert any more energy than swiping a touch screen. Texting here while driving is illegal and carries a fine of up to $200 per offense. A couple days ago, I witnessed a relatively young lady that had stopped for a traffic light in front of me and she stopped at least 8 car lengths behind the car ahead of her. She was leaning over the right, had head phones plugged into her ears, and was obviously doing something other than paying any attention to her surroundings. The light changed to green and she sat there for several seconds, glued to her smart phone. I, and several other cars, pulled around her and proceeded through the traffic light while she sat there. Just as the light began to change to red, she must have realized that something was wrong, floored the accelerator and slammed into the side of another car making a turn, nearly striking a pedestrian in the process. The only music she apparently was interested in was what was blaring through her headphones. Headphones while driving are also illegal here as well.

My 11-year-old grandson, who played the trombone in the school band, decided to give it up - says he's more interested in his Play Station4. Additionally, he would rather play video games than go fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, sailing, etc... He is constantly glued to anything with a touch screen. It's a sad world, Bill.

Merry Christmas,

Gary