Have you ever watched a flock of seagulls when there is ‘human food’ to be had?
They may live in a community but it’s a community where the individual rules.
They are self serving.
They always put themselves above their cohort.
If there is any chance that another gull might get to the food first, or even be in a better position to score, they take over.
With this individualistic approach to life, I can’t help but see similarities with parts of the American culture.
Many in the US put themselves above the community. They regard their own needs as more important than those of the group.
The louder I squawk the more attention I get.
This attitude seems to parallel a certain US president of recent times.
