American Jerk by Todd Schwartz

In his article, American Jerk, Todd Schwartz makes that Americans seize civility, but that society has limited civility to only speeches and books. Schwartzs claim is a fitting commentary of American society, but as much(prenominal) as his pattern towards courtesy is appreciated, our problems as a society go much further than civility. Were too remote from our solid food and energy sources.  Schwartz explains in paragraph 12 and he is right. Americans be so self-absorbed that we dont k right dark where our food comes from. Wed quite mindlessly eat, than know how our food is processed and what ingredients are used. In high school, my chemistry teacher started class by explaining what actu ally was in peanut butter. As most Americans dont know and companies want to keep that way, is that the FDA allows a lower-ranking percentage of rat gunk in food. So opus peanut butter has peanuts in it, it also has rat droppings.\nIn another example of how (overly) so-so(p) wev e become, Schwartz writes, Were all talking to psyche all the condemnation, but its flush up more rarely to the masses we are actually with.  affectionate networking sites, such as Instagram or Twitter, have supposedly provided us with all the followers  that we take aim who we deem as friends. These sites kick upstairs cyberbullying, cheating, and pseudo offline relationships. Individuals can now sit behind a screen and spout off hurtful words they wouldnt even dare say in public. It emboldens and strokes egos because individuals feel that everyone who clicks the follow dismission is their best friend. People are so comfortable with that come apart of companionship  that they dont take the time to talk to the person they are actually with. (This person is ordinarily a close friend).\nIn older times, before Facebook existed, great deal would wish their friends a adroit birthday in person. Nowadays, all people do is rouse over a practical(prenominal) cake, text the words smart birthday, and feel that they have ended so much. I ...