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I had to sleep on this thread before responding. I know two couples who self-identify as "hippies". Both are in their 50's. One couple remains true to their hippie past, they are eco-friendly, still socialist in their politics and demonstrate sincere compassion to those in need. They are non-religious but are probably more in tuned with true Christian values--non-judgmental, helping strangers in need, etc. To me, they embody the hippie values of peace and love.
The other couple, are hippies only in name. They take in stray animals but then unleash them on the neighborhood for the rest of us to take care of. They don't take them to the vet to be spayed or if they are injured. They put garbage in front of our house and then when confronted say "hey i just thought you might want this, man". The husband works for a social justice group but beats his wife regularly. She isn't allowed to work because he doesn't like it. But they both profess to be hippies. It just comes across as really hypocritical.
I guess my point is, to self identify as a hippie is more than eating granola, its about lifestyle, and really demonstrating the values at the core of the movement.
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Thats the last time I trust the strangest people I ever met....H. Simpson
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