Read the article here: They Thought They Were Free
It's answer is: It's probably too late.
Key word there is 'probably'.
The world I grew up in didn't have illegal immigrants by the millions living in their own non-assimulating communities, with free medical care, even voting in elections. Homosexuality was not something you talked about, and certainly didn't flaunt and demand priviledges for. Presidents didn't wank off in the Oval Office, lie about it, and bomb other countries to try and divert attention. (Of course, after Kennedy's death his private life became known, but it would have been disasterous for him had it been public knowledge during his presidency). I could go on and on....