>>332811
The prior two generations that had the most voting power also lived through serial killer epidemics and people randomly disappearing off the face of the earth [likely trafficked].
Columbine also happened in 1999 along with the OKC bombing in 1995 etc. which gave Gen X fuel for it's helicopter parenting and coddling of the early Gen Z.
The 90's were an apocalyptic decade, between that, the LA Riots/earthquakes, the Gulf War and constant fear of nuclear hellfire it's not a wonder that the decade was as nihilistic as it was. The succeeding decades were burned out and apathetic since most people were waiting to die atp.