[Carth]

Some was tongue in cheek, some not.

I do actually feel sorry for the 'lifestyle' of todays youngsters. Almost every aspect of their life is laid bare and open to scrutiny through that marvelous technology called the internet. I doubt there are any who don't have a presence on the major social websites, and it's all good fun . . until it suddenly isn't, and you can't rub out that little error of judgement that may follow you for years.

Progress is wonderful, without it we'd still be using the horse & cart, wood fires & candles, but it comes at a price. Machinery, computers & automation that improves production but reduces jobs. Medical advances that ensure longer life and reduced infant death rates, which means growing populations needing more housing.

No jobs, no housing, but a steady rise in mental health issues . . . I meant it when I said I miss the old days and the 'freedom' we had.