...was the creeping of inflation in '72. I used to fill the gas tank in my chopper for $1. Gas went from 29c to 50c. In NY State the Gov declared odd/even gas days based upon the last # in your license plate.
Protesters were mainly in the city proper.
I grew up in a White, well-to-do suburb. (same one as conorlarkin)
We really weren't affected by politics and pretty much got along regardless of which side of the aisle you hailed from.
The problem today is extremism on both sides of the aisle, IMO.
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