Bullying: What's the Real Deal?

What's good FAM?  We decided to tackle a topic that many people have gone through or at least known somebody who's gone through it: bullying.  Why do people feel the need to bully someone?  What can the person being bullied do to protect him/herself?  How did bullying get to be such a huge problem in america or has it always been a problem, but just not pumped up in the media as it is today?  What's your take on the matter?  Stop by the show and share your thoughts.