Chapter 29

            I thought Chapter 29 is such a fascinating chapter to read because it illustrates a new, evolving society that is more similar to the one we are living in today. This was during the time when the younger generation dared to challenge themselves and question what was right or wrong. People started to speak up for themselves and wanted to “control the decisions that affected their lives” (Boyer, 713). So why did younger people during this particular period decide to speak up? I personally think it was because of the increasing number of students who wanted to pursue higher education. Education allowed them to gain knowledge about the culture and society, which initiated the process of questioning and experimenting. Instead of being told what to do like their ancestors, these college students were equipped to think for themselves.

            Another interesting topic of this chapter was Nixon’s disgraceful past. What Nixon did was surprising because I don’t remember learning much about Nixon and actions. I just could not believe that Nixon would be that desperate to develop a series of “dirty tricks,” which included the creation of the Committee to Re-Elect the President (CREEP) and wiretapping telephones at the Democratic National Committee. Someone like him was supposed to represent wisdom, justice, leadership, pride, and confidence. Yet his greed and desperation got the best of him. What made it worse was his decision to resign before the Supreme Court could impeach him. His resignation revealed that he was nothing more than a coward because he could not own up to his actions and accept the punishment.