Hi all, I'm a member of the young generation. You know, "Generation Y/Millenials"....

[Curmudgeoness]

6. Excellent OP.

You are right when you describe your generation as very diverse. I could have said the same for my generation, from the late 60's/early 70's. You may have heard of it as the "hippie generation" or the "Vietnam War protest era". But I will tell you that most of the people of my generation were not involved in politics or protests or any of the things that we are famous for.

I am also concerned about student debt, because I can see the problems involved in the hole students are in, and these problems will dictate much of what you can and cannot do in life----at least for many early years. I fight for your rights, and I fight for my rights. One of the hardest things for any of us to do is to look beyond our own troubles and problems, and see other peoples' issues.

I know that your generation is not concerned about Social Security and Medicare, and that is because you have been brainwashed into believing that you will never benefit from it. But you will if you fight. And you do benefit from it when your parents do not have to come live with you when they are old. The benefit comes also in the freedom that parents and grandparents have to live a life that does not need your financial support. I wish that I could explain all the ways that it does help the young people too.

All generations have their special ideals and identities. But it is also the same for all generations. Most people will not be active in politics. Most people do not pay attention to anything outside of their sphere. Most people are not great thinkers. And sadly, most people will only worry about what affects them....and this is from every generation. But we can't give up....the followers need leaders.

Thanks for your ideas.