Psyche, Science, and Society

Boomers: Something is happening here…

May 30th, 2008

Bob “Bobbo” Simpson, who describes himself as “an old fashioned labor socialist,” has an interesting piece on his blog, The BobboSphere, where he calls upon us boomers to return to our roots and join the younger generation of activists. While I echo the sentiments in general, sometimes I wonder when the younger generation will join. But, like Bobbo, I can feel a change and think “The Times They Are a Changin.”

In poor taste, I will post his conclusion:

Many of today’s young generation grew up on the Harry Potter books. They know that Harry and his pals could never have taken down Lord Voldemort and his legions without the help of Dumbledor and the other older characters. They also know that while not everyone comes out alive in a fight for freedom, doing the right thing no matter what the personal cost is always the right choice. Not only is J.K Rowling a pretty good story teller, but she’s also a pretty shrewd political analyst.

“There’s a storm comin,” as Rubeus Hagrid said, but no one should face it bereft of support and solidarity.

Now go read the whole piece.

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