“The hatred of the youth culture for adult society is not a disinterested judgement but a terror-ridden refusal to be hooked into the, if you will, ecological chain of breathing, growing, and dying. It is the demand, in other words, to remain children.”
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Midge Decter
Midge Decter is an accomplished American journalist and writer, renowned for her insightful analysis of political and social issues. Born on July 25, 1927, she has been contributing articles to various publications since the 1950s, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, and The Review. Decter is known for her conservative viewpoints and critical analysis of liberalism. more
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