December 21, 2016

This from an Oregon Resident…Sobering

This is so sobering and a classic example of just how our hard earned money being used to hopefully educate our children is being totally wasted. Our High schools have failed to teach our children civics and history and when they reach college they are being influenced by equally uneducated minds, products of the 60’s & 70’s who have never really experienced any true hardships and have the mind-set that the government or society “owes” them just because they exist. This MUST change or this country is in DEEP TROUBLE!

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The following was received from an Oregon Resident who has concerns for our country.

While I was getting a coffee, I overheard 7 young people (22-26 years
old, 5 males, 2 female) who have been protesting in downtown Portland
the last two nights.

I told them I was doing research and asked nicely if they would answer
some questions. They were cool with it, so I sat down and went for it.

Three voted. Of the four who didn’t, none was registered to vote.

None of them researched independently either candidate.

All were for Hillary but preferred Bernie.

Why the Democratic Candidate?
“More things are taken care of.”
“Time to have a woman President.”
“Democrats aren’t sexist or racist.”

Six of them live at home.

All are under their parents insurance.
Two have “real” jobs.

Three aren’t working, nor are they trying hard to find a job either.

Parents pay for everything in their life or subsidize it.

Six get money from mom or dad every month.

Two have been on unemployment for 6+ months.

One is at Portland State U, doesn’t work, and parents pay for everything.

All 7 said Trump is a racist/sexist. I asked to cite proof …
“That tape, man!”

When I asked, as a man myself, “Have you ever said anything like
that when you’ve been hanging out with your buddies?
All five males said “Yes.”

Would you say it if you knew you were on tape?
All five answered “No.”

What’s the difference? I asked.
“You’ve all said bad stuff like that. Does that mean you hate women
and are a sexual predator?”
Nothing. No answer.

None could tell me how our government works …
They didn’t know how laws are passed, how the House of Representatives
or the Senate work.

None could explain how a bill is passed.

Only one could tell me the difference between legal and illegal
immigration. One of them said, “Legal immigration is when you immigrate legally.” Seriously?.

None could explain the purpose of the Electoral College or how it works.

In 10 minutes they felt they had explained everything. Nice kids …
But so ignorant. I know some awesome, phenomenal young adults; but
I’m afraid the majority are like these seven. Too many participation
trophies, too much coddling by parents and teachers.

In 1944 18 year-olds stormed the beach at Normandy into almost certain death.

In 2016 18-year-olds feel unsafe because words hurt their feelings.

This country is in deep trouble!

kommonsentsjane