Paradigm

A paradigm is defined as anything that serves as a model or as an example. How does this definition tie into the essay, “No Country for Young Men?” Well, today Wendy spoke of a shifting of the general paradigm. Perhaps it means that the entirety of America is entering a new phase.
America used to be a symbol for vitality and hope. Its booming economy and its growing population fueled this. However, since the baby boomers are entering their geriatric years, America seems to have taken a slight detour on its road toward vitality.
Due to this gravitation toward the elderly, a change is occurring. Health care services are flourishing. Social security reserves are being used at a somewhat alarming rate. America is dying, both figuratively and literally. Stocks are at a plateau because of sales to finance retirement.
It is reported that seniors are more qualified for customer service jobs than are the younger people. Despite the fact that they are old and somewhat of a burden on the economy, the boomers seem to be generally happy with the world that they have come to dominate. The kids are gone. They have a little money saved up. They have free time to do whatever they want to do. They have the good life, and it is up to us to bear their burden.