And not having any children!

Some countries manage to enforce it better. But I agree it would be more difficult to enforce this in the west.

That is not my suggestion at all. When I can help, I do. When I can say something, I do. Still, we should not overgeneralize. Everybody is an individual and should be treated as such.

I understand that.

And in the west they seem to be getting worse. Anecdotal, but that’s what I’ve been experiencing.

The burden of proof is the one making the original claim. It was anecdotal, so it can be dismissed anecdotally.

What if they were banned from owning a smartphone or any camera phone? And banned from social media?

Most young men and women choose not to date. “Choosing the bear” isn’t limited to one gender. And yes, I understand it, at least partially. It’s rough out there.

It is horrible how some people treat others, but it is not my responsibility or prerogative to police others actions. There’s nothing wrong with being single, and not dating is a personal choice which I would never criticize, but blaming 50% of the population for the actions of a minority is the definition of bigotry.

It breaks my heart that things are becoming more hostile and hateful. I hope I live to see the pendulum swing the other way.