The Child Of The Sixties

We know that presidents have children and that the child might grow up to be president himself someday. What would the world be like if decades could have children and the child might grow up to be the current decade someday?

Actually, the world might look just like it does right now. The 00 decade could scarcely be more of a perfect example of a child of the Sixties decade that has grown up to be the present decade. The family resemblence is very clear.

We are stuck in an unpopular war that is the front of a global struggle. The stage is exactly the same, only the actors are different.

Back then, we were fascinated with outer space and the possibility of exploring and colonizing it. Now, we are focused on cyberspace.

Then, pollution was a major issue. Now, it is global warming.

Then, the country was concerned about protecting itself from Communist spies. Now, it is concerned with protecting itself from terrorists.

The defining moment that really began the Sixties was the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The defining moment for today was 9/11.

Then, Cuba was a major concern because hostile missiles might be based there. Now, it is a major concern because the prison at Guantanamo might erode the principles we claim to stand for beyond repair.

Then, the big domestic issue was civil rights. Now, it is immigration.

Then, the rallying point for young people was Woodstock. Now it is Myspace.com.