Anomie

"In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes." Bible, Judges 21:25 The word 'Anomie' is new to my vocabulary, but by definition, I am well acquainted with 'Anomie'. It is "a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people". I consider myself fortunate to be a citizen of a country whose form of government is a Democratic Republic. I pray that it will never change this government for and by the people. As a nation and people, I know from whence we came, but presently, I dread to think where we are headed. Yes, ours is a 'King-free' nation; Neither dictatorial nor 'mob-rule; A nation of laws and policies with Statutory restrictions that are designed to hold every person accountable. Notwithstanding, every generation, it seems, initiates change and a cultural revolution. I have experienced abusive laws. Moreover, I have also witnessed mayhem in the streets. Human co-existence demands a standardized social order. From a very young age, I was taught in public school that your rights end where my rights begin. No one benefits from a society whose social interactions have become a narcissistic jungle.