Behavior: Changing Expressions of Patriotism

By April Masini
May 21, 2007 (Posted at 6:34 pm)

The approach of Memorial Day signals another media opportunity for hand-wringing over a supposed lack of patriotism, evidenced by low turnout at parades, grave-decorating, etc. Or might there be another interpretation?
Could it be, for instance, that younger generations of Americans simply don’t care for parades and graveyards?
Younger generations have been sensitized to death, violence […]