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Apathy rules?
Are we too dumb for democracy, or just too distracted? One member of Salon's reader community, Table Talk, weighs in this week.
[2007-09-21]

  • the "Apathy Generation"

    I have am engaged as are most my friends.

    But I guess I'm just a political junky.

    Growing up my parnts and older sibings

    always engaged in political discussions.

    I however cnme fo age in a genertion that

    pushed for change, civilrights, women's right, etc.

    My friends often discuss the generation

    we call the "apathy generation (ages 35-55).

    I find people this age don't even want to engage in

    discussion about poltics, much less do anything.

    Most of the don't even read the daily newspaper,

    or pay attention to what is going on in congress.

    The generation appear to have an attitude if it doesn't affect them directly why bother. Of course they are too busy making sure their children lead perfect lives

    and protecting them from the realty of life experinces

    to engage. It seems even political focus groups are

    giving up on the 35-55 year olds.

    I am however hopefull as I see the NEXT generation

    engaging and getting envolved.

    -- bernbart
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    Friday, September 21, 2007 02:22 PM
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