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Originally Posted by 2BNTV
We all look back to what we perceive as the kinder, gentler days of the 50's and sixties. What I remember most is the fun veterans from WWII generated, as everything after the war, was a piece of cake, and they didn't sweat anything.
A let the good times roll, type of mentality.
A drastic change for me was going to Yankee Stadium, and seeing ads on the scoreboard, during the game. I thought going to the ballpark, meant you didn't have to see the commercials, like you did while watching, your television. UGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
BTW - I love a good fireworks show. Television doesn't come close to capturing it's brilliance. IMHO
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The kinder, gentler days of the '50's and 60's were not there for for minorities and women or those with disabilities.
Also, remember the Vietnam War which cost the USA 58,000 lives for involving itself in a civil war which the US had no reason to be in.
The Freedom Riders who died in America trying to achieve civil rights should be remembered as heroes on Independence Day.