Are These Our Future Leaders?

From an Oregon Resident:

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.

 

Ø Three voted. Of the four 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 Three 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 Two have been on unemployment for 6+ months.

 

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

 

Ø All 7 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 five males said "Yes."

 

Ø Would you say it if you knew you were on tape? All five 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 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.

 

Admit it or not, this country is in deep "do do"!