We used to be called citizens back in the day in this country.We

Ocean City - We used to be called citizens back in the day in this country.We are now called taxpayers and consumers by the politicians and the media.When did this transformation start?I guess we just have to pay taxes,keep our mouths shut and buy stuff? I'm reminded of the saying that says most people work at jobs they can't stand,to buy things they don't need,to impress people they don't like.Maybe it's because we are so immature as a nation.American people used to be considered an adult at 18-20 years of age during WW2 & maybe 20 years after that time.Now, according to recent research that age is 40.WOW