Loyalty ... Does it still hold a meaning in 2011?

As a good person we spend minutes, hours, years being loyal to our family, to our friends, to our employers.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where selfishness seems to be the rule of the day, and personal gain the objective of most relationships and endeavors.

One of the most honorable character traits a person can develop is the ability to be loyal. But does anyone  really understand what being loyal means anymore?

In the famous words of Duane Lee Chapman "Where Mercy is Shown, Mercy is Given"

Is a company who states: "Our commitment to efficient, honest and professional service, has been the key to our success" showing loyalty to their customers? This same company who recently fired an employee of nine years with NOTHING more then a "have a good life"?

Think about it .... whats left in this world if no one is loyal?