i doubt the 60s were any better than now. we just have an idealized view of them. but there were messed bp things going on then, just like now. politicians were still crooks and there were still horrible people around. i don't think there is any difference between then and now, in that respect at least. and while there still is racism today, would like to think it is not as bad as it was 40 some years ago, that goes for all civil rights. anyways, just my 2c.