This is the SL analog of the “Weak-given-Power” syndrome: The trailer-trash fast-food customer who harangues the drive-though server; the pussy-whipped Mall Cop who harasses folks because he can; the humorless DVLC employee who makes you re-do a piece of paper because it’s the only power they have; the TSA reps who smile as they make you empty your bag; or the refuse collector who refuses to pick up a bag because it’s the wrong color.

In SL, the weak and powerless can adopt a new identity and pretend to be someone else. And unfettered by accountability or responsibility, they can revel in imitating some reality TV diva or infantile sports celeb by being crass, obnoxious, boorish, while hiding behind the “if you can’t take the heat” argument typical of the self-absorbed and insecure.

Of course, every society in recorded history has claimed itself to be on the edge of moral bankruptcy, decadent, and moribund, so there’s no reason to suspect we in the 21st century are any worse- or any better. The anonymity of SL just heightens the poor behavior of its worst residents.

“In reality our fellow-citizens have not sunk so low as we feared, because they had never risen so high as we believed.” Freud, 1915. Thoughts for the Times.

Let’s not forget the real victim in the Gulf; BP. It was hard working American companies like BP that make this country the greatest on earth. Don’t let the Nazis on the left destroy it.

On the beaches, you have the don’t breath, swim, or even think of coming close to the methane gas signs with the BP logo.

Over head few small planes flying over the ocean pouring out the mega barrels of toxic corexit dispersant. Of course this will be accomplished with a small particle script.

Good article.
We need more articles that relate to reality.

With tanning salon taxes trolling and flamming on the internet are to be expected. People are upset and rightfully so. It hits people were they live.

Well, good for you.

But how is this related to the rest of the text?