The Questions

In my spare moments, I enjoy watching those old black and white westerns.  They are simple and predictable, so what is the attraction?  Could it be that they are representative of a simpler America?  Could it be that in their time America expected good to triumph over evil?  Have we not exchanged good expectations for the predictably selfish?  Have we not exchanged hard work for playing the lotto?  Have we not redefined justice by ignoring the white collar thief who steals billions while sending the drug user to jail? Have we not redefined America as a place where might makes right?  In our America, is not who you know more important than who you are?  Is it not true that in this new America, because the personally rewarding can be done it, therefore, should be done regardless of the cost to others?

Or, it may only be that everyone in those old black and white westerns is dead!

G.Goslaw
Landers, CA