Years ago I was very critical of most things and nearly everyone. Recently, I have seen myself become more tolerant toward things I disagree with, provided they aren't of truly important consequence. For example, I don't care anymore when a soccer mom passes me in a Hummer; or an acquaintance habitually talks about American Idol; or an obsequious yet arrogant guy works his way up the social and economic ladder by virtue of those traits.

I asked myself, Why? Why does anger no longer seep up whenever I see the things I hate?

The more freedom we have, the more assholes. So, I don't think I can argue too much against them. When there cease to be assholes, you will know something is very wrong.