Maybe so, but it seems to me that the civic ignorance and apathy in this country (not to mention the incivility) has gotten progressively worse over my lifetime (70 yrs.). I think the post WWII generations have become too spoiled, lazy, and selfish - with a tendency to blame others and not take responsibility for their own happiness.  A generalization, so automatically not completely true. Still, that's my take on things.
Always good to read your comments.