Dennis Prager

American society is too quick to forgive evil behavior by linking it to mental illness, Dennis Prager maintains in the following viewpoint. He cites the case of Larry Froistad, who confessed to an on-line support group that he murdered his daughter. Prager notes that many people in the group expressed support for Froistad and stated concern over his mental health. According to Prager, such a response shows how Americans have become too nonjudgmental and are not willing to condemn immoral behavior. Prager is a radio talk-show host.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. In the author’s opinion, when did America become “a big support group”?
2. What is one of the characteristics of violent criminals, according to Prager?
3. Who is condemned in modern society, in...