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I don't know, a lot of those aren't really the fault of baby boomers. It's more just government subsidies in these specific areas, which end up distorting price
by DilipJ 16y ago
I don't know, a lot of those aren't really the fault of baby boomers. It's more just government subsidies in these specific areas, which end up distorting prices and incentivizing certain behaviours. The Federal Government provides loans and subsidies for healthcare, education, housing and defense spending, so it shouldn't be a surprise that you end up with massive increases in house prices, tuition, healthcare and war costs.
Speaking as a 28 year who has not yet "grown up" (as defined by the nytimes), I think those of us who find ourselves in this situation shouldn't seek to blame anyone else, least of all the baby boomers. We should remember the good things that the baby boom generation in America has done, like:
- protesting the Vietnam war, which was started and heavily supported by the "greatest generation"
- pushing for Civil Rights legislation in the U.S. for women and minorities
- creating greater awareness of environmental problems, and spreading the belief that we must be proper stewards of our planet, not only for own survival but also for future generations
- developing the computer hardware, software and telecommunications industries, which has made an incredibly positive change in the lives of billions (including all of us here who have these advancements to thank for our livelihood)
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