20-Somethings

In Reply To the September 6, 2007 Herald and News of Klamath Falls, Oregon:

Why Are 20-Somethings Killing Each Other in Klamath Falls?

The youth of today may have some kind of inherent knowledge that there is not a future for them. It may have started when the world was less populated and Noah was creating his ark. It was then the towns people mocked him.

But, now the world is overpopulated and no one really counts anymore. If you don't believe me, just check out http://kinispolarbear.bravehost.com where this author has reached out for years to almost every government, private, and public agency and news media only to be discouraged by being ignored.

The 20-somethings have seen and realize that the working class professionals are striving in vain. They realize that no matter how much effort they put out, they are not going to amount to anything. Who would want to struggle all their life in blood, sweat, and tears only to get very little in return?

They seem to know that they won't be able to get anywhere and if they do, it will all be another fight to keep what very little they get.

Is it worth it to start out at McDonalds, going to college to learn a better trade, and being responsible in relationships while dealing with oppression from peers, neighbors, friends, and family?

Is it worth it to struggle up the "corporate ladder" while being aware that the competition gets away with cheating "to get ahead?"

Is it worth it to struggle while sacrificing everything only for life to stomp out their goals a little each time they fail?

Is it worth it to fight for your health when everyone around you drinks, takes drugs, and binges?

Is it worth it for both the mother and father to tirelessly work for a future only to have schools or a babysitter raise your child then if your child gets in trouble the parent is at fault?

Is it worth it to search for reasonable minds when the world is insane?

While the fool part of my DNA sees a vision with urges to keep going; seek out that promotion; become a professional, and earn that prestege", the 20-somethings' DNA beckons to cry out the truth, "no one cares!"

It's ignorant fools like me that keep striving for those unreachable goals. But it is the 20-somethings who are wiser because they already know there is no hope. -Kini-