I think our laws have a lot to do with the fact that people aren't decent to each other any more.

Absolutely. The various child protection acts that have appeared over the last few years, although well meant, have also had the effect of over-sensitising us. Visiting a childrens' farm with my grandson the other week, a small girl ran past, fell badly, started howling. My instinctive reaction was to reach down and help her up. But I felt concerned in case my action should be misunderstood. What a sad world.