Why is there so much Hate?

It is almost unreal to see the amount of hateful gestures and speech that is flying around so bold these days. There has got to be a better way to deal with the issues upon us. As bad as things are in this country we should all be trying to help one another if only in a small way. Sometimes we have to consider other people's feelings or put our self in their place and wonder how would I feel if someone treated me that way.