The Changelog

Terah has an interesting post about defining moments -- usually some tragedy -- that shape the world view of a generation. She mentions Pearl Harber, Kennedy, and the Challenger explosion.

I can't really think of any such moments for myself. Some might think of mentioning 9/11, but that event and its aftermath have just served mostly to reinforce my own cynicism at the staggering stupidity of our politicians' reaction to it and failure to prevent it. I am also annoyed at the government's fear-mongering, but that's nothing new either (Cold War anyone?) The loss of life is tragic, of course, and it's good to see terrorists stopped, but this isn't even the first time they attacked the World Trade Centers.

So, am I missing something, or is this the first time in awhile that there is no defining moment for a whole group of people?