[jupiter]

While I can perfectly understand you I'd suppose that the older generation also spent some of the money for your health, education, security and relatively carefree childhood. Many of them were in an undoubtedly more desperate situation during and after WWII than we are today. They pulled up their sleeves and ... you know the rest.

[dare2d4l]

I have a huge appreciation of the WWII generations. They lived through the hard times, and learned frugality/sincerity/compassion. Baby boomers...not so much. That's why the current crop of congressmen (who are mostly baby boomers) decided to give billions to the banks without getting rid of the executives, or kill the bond holders, etc.