There can be no dispute, it is different now.

When I was young I never heard of drugs. I now know that in certain
of the richer circles cocaine was used, but the average person never heard of
drug use.
Music was music and there was no undercurrent in the lyrics.

I can't remember when drug use became common, probably about the time
my children were reaching their teen years, but it was still uncommon to
hear about particular teenagers being into drugs.
It was the subject of TV current affair programs but was not widespread.

Now the cops in Victoria do a random check and come up with 25% on
drugs. Do you still say nothing has changed ? Rubbish !

'It's also interesting that the older generation loves to criticise the educational standards of the younger ones - however the generations of today are far more aware of what's going on in the world around them.'

Not true, show most youngsters an atlas and ask where such and such a country is or what is the capital of so and so and you'll receive a blank look. Ask about the wars that they protest and they can't always tell what started them (apart from the PC anti-western line). But ask for all the meanings of 'gay' and they'll open up.

I don't blame the music, though. A vast amount of it from the 70's to 90's and beyond is excellent.

I dont mind the baby boomers generation being the ones waging war TRTL. Without those wars TRTL the Chinese or the Russians or the Islamics would have been here long ago...chewing on the bones of the present generation. The generation of today is not strong. They have been fed far more comforts than the previous generation. They are weaker, and in the morals/respect area.
When the invader does come (I do collect visions and prophecies from the christian churches, as you know) most of you younger chaps are going to pike out due to those inherant weaknesses.

If "the invader" does come, you'll be the first against the wall Gibo.

Be strong Bugsy. Its not yet... but not forever away. Be strong lad.

TRTL,
On one hand it would actually benfit the world if the easily manipulated could be further manipulated into being gay (as in queer) as this would prevent overpopulation. That way the procreant could enjoy a more gay (as in happy) life.
Baby boomers fighting wars ? Of course! Would you rather have the maniacs who cause war
come to these shores before you act ? Mate, no amount of happy weed & Bob Dylan songs would save your gay butt then.