My, How Young Activists Have Changed

re: My, How Young Activists Have Changed

Northeast — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:40:03 GMT

We face such horrendous problems - climate change, an administration that fails to follows laws, an unjust war, corporations ruling our political systems, etc. that the failure of younger generation to address actively is both tragic and dangerous. Working through the system sounds nice, but we have lost 8 years to apathy and inaction and playing it safe. I can't imagine what goes on in the minds of most college age Americans, but I think they will live to regret their apathy.

It's real nifty that they can get excited about a candidate, but where have they been while Bush destroyed the country? In their rooms playing video games, at the mall, watching reality TV? Those of us who have been dedicating ourselves to trying to salvage their future sure could have used some real help.

re: My, How Young Activists Have Changed

crj2002 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:56:54 GMT

Amen Northeast! (And I am one of the younger generation)

re: My, How Young Activists Have Changed

katmarie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:41:31 GMT

Northeast, I believe that is why Borack Obama is so important right now... it's his ability to inspire young people to be more active in government and in the grassroots of change. that requires environmental , personal, social, global responsiblity. from each of them .. I believe our younger generation hasn't been challenged enough before in a way that inspires them, and I don't care what anybody says, having that capability as he does , pardon the cliche', is Priceless!