Profound sadness for the loss of innocence

It's hard to watch human beings drift away into certain danger. Our society has surely become coarse, but we still have compassion for our fellow man. We don't like to see anyone hurt especially the innocent. Physical danger to another is frightening, but spiritual danger not only scares us - it saddens us. Those that willingly choose their poison are the most pathetic. Too many families have endured the gut wrenching self-destruction of loved ones sinking into addiction and slowly succumbing to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or sex.

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