ARE WE RESPONSIBLE??

We are told that older folks like us  are the source of many of the world’s  problems today. But are we really  responsible?        I got an e-mail recently which  asked that question.  The sender  considered that we are not responsible  for removing the following: The melody out of music, The pride out of appearance, The courtesy out of driving, The romance out of love, The commitment out of marriage, The responsibility out of parenthood,  The togetherness out of the family, The learning out of education,  The service out of patriotism, The Golden Rule from rulers, The nativity scene out of cities, The civility out of behavior, The refinement out of language, The dedication out of employment, The prudence out of spending, The ambition out of achievement or God out of government and school. Certainly not as far as I am concerned!