Summary
Historically, indetermining public support for America's wars, university campuses across the country have served as the "canary in the mineshaft."
During World Wars I and II, for example, many students dropped out of school to answer their nation's call to duty to fight a war against an enemythreatening democracy. Those wars saw a level ofpatriotism that declined considerably during the Korean war and, during the Vietnam conflict, transitioned into student activism against U.S. involvement. In the late 1960s, we saw such activism, for thefirst time, undermine the war effort at home. A subtle indicator on campuses today asto whether student activism will move toward supporting or undermining America's war against terrorism may turn on whom students identify - or fail to identify - as their "heroes." While student activism has yet tosurface as a factor in this war, there aresigns, some over thepast few weeks,a subtle undercurrent may beflowing.See the full content of this document
Extract
A Generation Lost?
One of these signs manifested itself Sept. 7 at theRutgers University-Navy football game hosted by Rutgers. As the Midshipmen took to the field, they were hit by a chorus of "boos" and profanities. When Navy kick-returner Reggie Campbell was injured aftera ret...
See the full content of this document
Sponsored links
