That is a phrase being tossed about by the media today, notably by Olberman when interviewing Barack Obama about the endorsement by Caroline and Teddy Kennedy today. It is quite clearly not an analogy Obama is comfortable, but I have to say that I was very moved by his statement proceeding the 21st century line from Olberman. Obama was talking about how special of a moment it was to be receiving the Kennedy’s endorsement while surrounded by 5,000 young people that were feeling as if it was the moment when they could dream big about tackling huge issues facing this country.

Obama spoke directly about bringing those young people into his campaign and the inspiration they have felt. He is asking us to get involved and is not assuming that we don’t give a crap. Young people are responding. We are a generation of volunteers that give back to our communities. We are now responding to a call to give back to our country by supporting Barack Obama.

Asking and doing, the legacy of JFK. It has been drilled into us in history lessons year after year. Now is the year when we get to live it.