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Through a bong, darkly
A new book argues that the '60s counterculture achieved nothing of lasting importance. So why does the era continue to fascinate us?
By Gary Kamiya [2008-04-09]

  • TRenee

    You should probably study your history a bit more. How many 18-20 year olds died in Vietnam? That's partially the point. While 56,000 of them died in that futile debacle, many others protested the war. They didn't end it on their own, but they saw the writing on the wall and made their voices heard. I don't hear nearly as much from today's youth, though I think that will change. I will grant you that the '60s young people had the added incentive of the draft

    -- Gustavo
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    Wednesday, April 9, 2008 10:55 AM
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