All of the youth ferment on campuses is a very good thing. Lots of people are being permanently transformed and will do good thing throughout their lives. However, young people must be careful not to be coopted, even by labor unions and the like. They must keep their eye on a radical transformation of society.
Of course we can talk about the radical potential of youth. But in the U.S. it is still the case that most youth are conservative and not very sympathetic to the working class.
The main dividing line is still race. This is the issue that must be focused upon in all working class organizations.
Without an understanding of the issue of race and a willingness to confront it head on, the working class will not build its strength.
