Angry America...angry world

Has anyone noticed that there are A LOT of angry people out there. It seems like everyone is angry about something...black, white, brown, democrat, republican, young, old. Why? It seems sad that things have gotten to this part. I admit that are many challenges facing this country but it seems like demonizing the 'other' side, spewing venom at anyone who will listen, and then hiding behind the anonymity of discussion groups and blogs is just wrong. It seems like technology is allowing anger (no matter how brief in a person's mind) to spread across the globe quickly.

I think the anonymity helps people to spread venom without thought. How many people would actually have the guts to go to a person's face and say half the things they are willing to write on a blog or a message board? I doubt very many would. A Facebook 'friend' (I put it in quotes because I really didn't know the guy very well) put up a hateful message about California. I called him out on it but on a personal message to him. His response was to defriend me. He feels comfortable to spew hate but can't handle someone actually trying to engage him on it.

All of this anger is starting to wear on me. Any suggestions out there as to how to deal with an angry world? Not reacting to anger with more anger would be a good start. As Ghandhi said, an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.

Peace out...

Sugata