Columbia University has fallen

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The hippies in the sixties were at least trying to make a better society to make everyone equal back in the sixties.  They protested against all warring on all sides, they wanted peace and tranquility.  

This is a HUGE difference in the protests now compared to the 60s and 70s. Today's protesters "Any means necessary" and calls for intifada are not exactly peaceful.

for even more perspective a poll of 1250 college students May 3rd -6th 2024, Thier most important issues...The Middle East barely top 10. War issues and civil rights were paramount in the 60s and 70s.