Reprinted by Oscar Y. Harward with the permission from a friend.
from an Oregon Resident
While I was getting a coffee, I overheard 8 young people (22-26 years old, 4 males, 4 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.
Ø Three voted. Of the five who didn't, none was registered to vote.
Ø None of them researched independently either candidate.
Ø All were for Hillary but preferred Bernie.
Ø Why the Democratic Candidate?
"More things are taken care of."
"Time to have a woman President."
"Democrats aren't sexist or racist."
Ø Six of them live at home.
Ø All are under their parents insurance.
Ø Two have "real" jobs.
Ø Four aren't working, nor are they trying hard to find a job either.
Ø Parents pay for everything in their life or subsidize it.
Ø Six get money from mom or dad every month.
Ø Three have been on unemployment for 6+ months.
Ø One is at Portland State U, doesn't work, and parents pay for everything.
Ø All 8 said Trump is a racist/sexist. I asked to cite proof ... "That tape, man!"
Ø When I asked, as a man myself, “Have you ever said anything like that when you've been hanging out with your buddies? All four males said "Yes."
Ø Would you say it if you knew you were on tape? All four answered "No."
Ø 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.
Ø 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.
Ø None could explain how a bill is passed.
Ø Only one could tell me the difference between legal and illegal immigration. One of them said, "Legal immigration is when you immigrate legally." Seriously.
Ø 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 this group. 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 something!
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