I know you may be thinking this is a big leap but hear me out. Back in the late 90's a craze hit the UK from The States which was the culture of suing. If you have been sold an item a day past the use by date then sue the supermarket. Someone crash into you and it's their fault, Sue them! You have a right!!
People may have a right to seek financial renumeration when they are severely at loss but the Suing Culture became ridiculous. Councils being sued for wonky paving slabs that people fall over, Companies being sued when someone slips on a wet floor which didn't have a sign! People were suing innocent people when they did nothing or very little wrong. Apologies seemed to no longer be accepted as enough. Unfortunately this culture brought about changes to prevent these companies ever having to payout at court cases or settle for large amounts prior to cases. These changes are what we know now to be Health and Safety.
Health and safety came about due to No Win No Fee solicitors taking up any case of mishap which occurred where someone might be to blame. Which is where the disrespect started to appear. Blame. Police officers started to get the blame for arresting "the wrong person" and always get called "useless" and this disrespect for the police has filtered down thought the generations. This coupled with the rise in drink and drug consumption has brought us to where we are today. So the only further thing I wish to say is thank you United States, respect everyone as you wish to be respected and lay off the drink!
