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This collaboration of images, lyrics and music intends to highlight a generational change in the American youth. The lyrical focus addresses the growing similarities between the Vietnam War and the War in the Middle East. The existing parallels help illustrate one big difference between the two wars: the response of the American public. The overbearing sense of activism, social responsibility and revolutionary spirit characteristic to the youth during the Vietnam War has faded. This attitude has been replaced by a current generation dominated by materialism, gluttony and self absorption. This idea is established through the visual aspect of the presentation which was coordinated with the music and lyrics. The rapid succession of images reflects the fast paced culture we face each day. The lingering photo in each verse signifies what we might not be thinking about, or, what we would rather be distracted away from. The purpose of this project is not to guilt trip the viewer, but rather to encourage the young person to open their eyes to the bigger picture.