Lack of morality is root of our problems

There is a "common thread" in man's inhumanity to man in criminal acts and violent acts like strong armed robberies, road rage and incidents of hacking. This common thread is a lack of a moral compass in some people. This did not happen overnight. It started in the formative years of each person. Our culture does not encourage religion unfortunately and that leaves a void. We know you cannot "legislate" morality but that does not mean ignoring it is all right. The question "Do Democrats' questions veer into religious tests?" in a recent Daily Herald story about senators questioning of one of President Trump's judicial nominees reflects misplaced priorities. Separation of church and state does not mean separation of God from society.

William Ross

Mount Prospect