Charles Darwin once proclaimed that it is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives; it is the one that is the most adaptable to change (that ultimately survives the cut). In a cruel yet practical way, evolution had ensured we got to today by retaining the best traits and subsequently eradicating the worst. Bluntly put: you either make it or fall prey to extinction.

In a way, though not as severely, the mechanism that which our society operates upon is much the same as what Darwin had described. Who knew that more than a century down, Darwin's words wound resonate through our social structure like the holy gospel of truth; intrinsically wound into every cell and building block that make up our society. From the very foundational interpersonal relationships up to cliques, groups, communities, and then society; we are but victims of this elaborate play, inexorably drawn towards acting the way that nature had all along intended.

Ask yourself these: Are we not guilty of ostracism? Have we never thought of the weaker links in a social group as redundant or disposable just cause they come with an 'extra care' label and impede our progress? Do we not, on some level of consciousness, sought to be among the higher echelons of a given social hierarchy in a bid for social survival? Do we not bask in the glory of being, even on a purely deceptive level, more adept in some aspects than others are? Do we not, at times, toe the lines of an ethical faux pas just to climb higher up the social ladder? Or in any of the above cases, are prepared to commit said social slander?

Then ask yourself this: Is it necessarily wrong?
In a game of survival, where exactly does morals and ethics come into play? Can we simply abandon what slows us down? Afterall change is what made us the superior species. Could we, by extension, apply the same cruel yet practical method to survive?

I wish a black and white answer is at hand but alas, a jury is there for a reason and thats 'cause we live in an imperfect world where grey seems to be the dominant shade of truth.

Crap. =)