What Happened to Halloween?

Last night was Halloween and two Goblins showed up at our door. That's it, no less and no more. When I was a kid we couldn't wait to hit the streets. Excitement was in the air, we could hardly wait for daylight to disappear. The streets were full of children dressed in costume going from house to house.
The treats were not cheap either. Some people gave quarters out, others give nickle candy bars to all the children that ventured by. Some of the best treats were homemade popcorn balls, fudge and cookies. A lot of times there were hugs to go with the candy.
Folks back then really knew how to celebrate Halloween. They were not just ordinary people, they were our teachers, neighbors, friends of the family and store clerks, that watched us grow up. They all had time vested in the communities children. They wanted us to be safe, have fun and know we were loved.
I wonder what has happened to this Tradition, are we just to busy to get involved in a night of fun for our children? Has this night really turned into a night of fright. Are people too afraid to let their children go out to the streets and collect candy?
I know there are a few crack pots out there that just do not get it. They want to poison candy and hurt our children. I say lets take back the streets, throw the book at the crack pots and continue a long celebrated tradition.
Some people believe Halloween celebrates the dark arts. If parents would just take the time to research the history of Halloween they would find this is not true. Till next time. Norm