Q. Lately it seems there are so many people doing so many unkind things to others, but nothing seems to be done about it. How can they get away with that?

A. I wish I had a definitive answer. I know that a person’s behaviors usually catch up to them in some way or another. Your question reminded me of a favorite quote:

“Life will let you get away with something for a while, but sooner or later, you will pay the price. Everything you do in life causes the effects that you experience. When you get the bill, be prepared to pay.” ―Iyanla Vanzant

Every action (behavior) has a reaction (consequence), which may be either positive or negative. Every consequence also has an outcome, positive or negative. The consequence may be sudden as in death from an overdose or a serious vehicle accident, especially if the driver was under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, or in hunting accidents, falls, or homicides. Sometimes the consequence is the development of impairment or disease that shortens what could have been a much longer, healthier, and productive life. Sometimes there is nothing you could have done to prevent the disaster. At other times, you likely contributed based on your choices.