[Artemis Webb]

Many from an entire generation or two wasted their lives “Tuning In, Turning On and Dropping Out” while following the Grateful Dead all over the country and sleeping on sidewalks. The Grateful Dead thought this was great. My pardons (not) to those who might harbor some wistful positive sentiment for the late Mr. Barlow.

[Lurking Libertarian]

John Barlow did not waste his life; that you have the freedom to figuratively urinate on his grave is due, in large part, to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which he founded and which has worked to keep the internet free and open.You should someday read the Declaration of Independence of Cyberspace which he wrote back in 1996.

[abigkahuna]

Having been a Deadhead since the late 60s in the SF Bay Area, and to even this day, I think I turned out just fine. Remember, us Hippies just wanted to be left alone by the government. No government intrusion into our lives. We just wanted to do our thing, whatever that “thing” might be. Some of course do not and did not value freedom and ended up where they are today.

I am just one of those pony tailed, tie dye wearing paleo-conservatives. Chew on that one for a while....oh and I am a vet to boot! A Tread-Head from the 3rd, AD Pearhead Division...

[GG-1]

I graduated from one the better east coast prep schools and got a college degree while I was following the Grateful Dead all over the country and sleeping on sidewalks (or peoples yards - Thanks Buffalo!)

[af_vet_1981]

They're a band beyond description ...

May God have mercy on his soul, and comfort those who mourn.