We often revere old people as wise and worthy of our respect.
But, what have they done, really?
They ignored their civic responsibilities (talking about the 80+ crowd here, not those from the 60s who would be only in their 60s now). As a result, of not standing up for what should have been right in society (racism, inequality, illegal immigration, substance abuse, business practices, government ("eminent domain" and other absurdities), and vulgarity in the media) we have the mess that is society nowadays.
What, really, do we have to give thanks to the older generation for?
They fought Hitler and Tojo in WWII when they were drafted and didn't have a choice. But, once out of the Army, what did they do for US? They made money, raised families. That is rather simple. But...to improve OUR society? What did they do for USA?
WWII was enough? Maybe?
I can't speak English to my rude landlord! My TV is full of filth! The clerks are rude!
One must KEEP IMPROVING!
2007-02-05
17:57:54
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joe m
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