In many places around the world the youth are revolting. It would seem that many are without a future, no jobs, no money and no hope. This is going to sneak up on us and bite us hard where it hurts the most.
I'm at a loss in figuring out how this will be rectified. Many of these countries have upwards of 50% unemployment for people under 25. You have all seen these reports, and you all are likely very happy to be living here where it so far has not affected us. My question is this, what are the 50% employed thinking about? Are they happy to have work and therefor not interested in taking part in these protests?
I grew up in the 60's/70's and remember the protests that were happening then. It would seem we are treating this like they treated us back then. In other words they are doing nothing, sweeping it under the rug so to speak. Hey this worked back then didn't it? All the hippies and protesters went to work and that was that.
I feel this time these kids can't do that, austerity is kicking them square in the junk and those that make decisions are looking out for themselves only, and that is a shame. One thing is for certain, these kids have energy and numbers, and if things do not get better this is going to be the hot button of this generation. A new economy is needed, our brightest need to figure this out soon. Will we all pitch in or will we argue till nothing gets done.
Billions without hope and counting.
I am hoping that the unemployment trends start to define a new system. Is there enough work for everyone? That is debatable. Further, how long will it last before population growth > job creation growth.
ReplyDeleteNope. I think it needs to redefine employment. It's up to our disengaged society to define it. I hope it works out.