I couldn't agree more with your post - not because I am a lemming but because I have for many years held the same viewpoint. The example I often like to use is the downfall of music. Many musicians these days that make it big don't have any lyrical genius at their disposal, it's all about the money, babes and bling...and people eat it up. It's sad and quite pathetic.

There are so many people that are good examples and what I've noticed recently is that anyone that is articulate that makes a good argument simply gets labelled and outcast because they aren't going with the herd. The herd mentality is strong with lemmings and it is unfortunately going to lead a large portion of the population off a cliff face.

It isn't easy being a leader these days and staying true to the straight and narrow and there is more and more pressure from the media in all forms to simply follow the crowd. I don't think it's going to end well, but it does make me want to shout at idiots who don't actually stop to evaluate what they are following just for the sake of not being a part of the herd. I guess it's exactly that that sets leaders apart from the followers - articulating, dissecting and thinking.

Let's hope that things can be turned around, if not, I really do think that the downfall of society is going to just continue with increased momentum.