Originally Posted by
Blackhawk
I agree. Much of what the "greatest generation" contributed had much to do with the work they had to do... making it through a depression; nothing like fighting in a war to help you figure out what is important.
Things are easier today than they have ever been (unless you are in Iraqistan); yet we complain about how hard things are.
If the WWII generation is the greatest generation, then their kids, the baby boomers, are their opposite. This generation led to the loss of Vietnam and the rise of socialism and entitlements in this country.
From JFK's time, we now are at, "Ask nothing of me for my country, but ask me what my country can do for me."