Once again, it’s a metaphor. If you’re not a hippie then you’re not part of the hippie generation and it’s not directed at you. If you believe in and support traditional values, it’s not directed at you. I have friends from that era who were conservative at the time and I also have friends who were hippies, some still are. It’s just a thought piece. I enjoy finding old quotes or pieces of writing that apply to what’s happening today and sharing it with others. I’m sorry I offended you.
The hippies were not a standalone generation unto themselves, they were and, unfortunately, remain part of the baby boom generation which has no choice about claiming Bubba. If you wanted to address your comments about hippies, that's fine. However, you broadened the scope by including "Bill Clinton's generation", which includes a lot more people than just Bill Clinton or hippies.
Frankly, I don't care if you want to slam hippies, they've earned every drop of bad press they've gotten and more. As for being offended, I wasn't and no apology is needed. I just wanted to make sure that I understood where you were coming from. FR does have a contingent that works from a base of ignorance and loves to slam baby boomers. That's what prompted my response.
If you want to slam hippies, though, go for it; I'm with ya!! I have no particular love for them, either!! As for my generation, we made our share of mistakes as has every generation. Ignorance and urban mythology tend to exaggerate those mistakes into something more than is really there.