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ESSAY OF THE WEEK

May 27, 2009 by Tim Riley

A virus is currently spreading among today’s young people. Like swine flu, it has made life extremely unpleasant for many, but unlike the H1N1 strain, it is exclusively passed between old and young. If left unchecked, it could have the far-­reaching effect of rendering an entire generation between ages 20 and 40 culturally stagnant.
It can’t be prevented with a face mask — although earplugs would be a step in the right direction — but what’s most tragic is that the young are enthusiastically welcoming it into their homes, cars and iPods. Even, after a few shots, into their karaoke parties…–Ben Westhoff in the Houston Press

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