Welcome to modern America (or Rhode Island, at least).  An unspecified “threatening message” in a girls’ bathroom at Barrington High School has cautious administrators increasing the presence of police until the schools dismiss for Christmas break.

In turn, panicked teens are getting themselves on television by petitioning for distance learning because they are (some say) afraid for their lives.

If you’re worried that our civilization is becoming one that cannot possibly withstand obstacles or tolerate even mild risks, here’s more evidence.  Arguably, we should even be concerned about our ability to function as a society.