Generation Q

After reading both articles I couldn't help, but feel torn between what Friedman and Martin argued. I understood where Friedman was coming from when he said that we are a quiet generation because many of us have our own political views, but we don't always voice them. It makes sense that we should try and catch the attention of politicians because we are the ones who control our own future. On the other hand though I agree a hundred percent with Martin on the fact that today in this world we as young people are consumed by the media. All we see is the death and destruction that is taking place everyday. It is overwhelming to see all these things going on because it's impossible to solve every conflict on this planet. I believe that we are doing our best to try and bring some humanity to the world through our service. Even though we may not be "lighting a fire under a country" like Friedman said, we are taking action in a different way, by making a difference ourselves instead of waiting around for some politiican to save the day.