Culture

    I’ve noticed a lot of talk recently about a lack of respect. Maybe it’s just a coincidence but ‘respect’ seems to be at a premium at the moment and I’m not sure why. There’s been stuff on the television and radio, some friends have been talking about it and it’s even left its mark on the print media. The topics that highlight ‘respect’ as missing in action concerning social capital appear to centre on institutions, traditions, other people, family relationships, punter-focussed jobs and property. In fact, any vessel where respect might play an important role appears to be rudderless if you believe the commentaries I’m seeing and hearing. What confuses me about respect being buried somewhere in a shallow bush grave (forgive me, I love clichés) is that society couldn’t hope to function on any level without respect grinding its gears to a significant extent. As I travel around Sin City I see it every day……….. walking on the streets, sitting in trains and, bel...