Modern day scourge

1.0 The 24 hour news cycle
2.0 Right wing talk radio
3.0 Left wing talk radio
4.0 Carry on luggage
5.0 HR departments
6.0 'Smart' phones
7.0 TSA
8.0 Destination weddings
9.0 'Happy' meals
10.0 Corporate convenience
11.0 Blogs (Ancil Nance's addition to the list)