I tend to think people are angier, and/or more likely to act on their anger in large part due to the constant display of anger on television, news talk radio, "reality" shows. To me, they all promote the same thing; a need to be "right", and if they trample someone in the process, even better. Most people on television and radio seem to lean toward the extreme , and you don't see many examples of personal integrity, respect for others opionions, or the ability to take turns and use common courtesy.