[Leica] Reorganizing my equipment collection

[lew1716 at gmail.com (Lew Schwartz)]

You guys are not considering the fact that a high divorce rate does not
necessarily support the idea that younger people are entering into their
marriages more casually. Rather, it seems to suggest that marriage is more
important to them  and getting it right is at a very high premium. There's
no special nobility or wisdom to working through problems, compromising,
etc... when they can be avoided. I'm not being categorical here, nor do I
mean all problems, but the inference that cycles of hurt, emotional scars
and healing make one a better person is specious. There's no way to tell if
someone who's been through it is stronger or merely a coward putting on a
brave face. Moreover, insofar as I've spoken to/read about those who remain
married in the face of difficulties, it seems that social pressure, fear of
isolation, stigmatization, economic issues, etc... play a far greater role
than a commitment to the relationship. The younger generation has paid
close attention to their parents' relationships and is trying to forge
better ones for themselves. Divorce is more socially acceptable now, so
there are more divorces. Marriage laws should be changed.