It's a great time to be a Legionnaire

[Sir Tim Drake]

I will assume that you're reading the new Legion of Super-Heroes series.

Do we need a Legion in our society? A group of youthful, idealistic nonconformists, dedicated to loosening the shackles of tyrannical government, and shaking everyone out of their ignorant, complacent attitude?

If the Legion actually existed, would you approve of it or not? Would you want to be a Legionnaire? Assume that there is no youth restriction.

[Gaz]

I will assume that you're reading the new Legion of Super-Heroes series.

Do we need a Legion in our society? A group of youthful, idealistic nonconformists, dedicated to loosening the shackles of tyrannical government, and shaking everyone out of their ignorant, complacent attitude?

If the Legion actually existed, would you approve of it or not? Would you want to be a Legionnaire? Assume that there is no youth restriction.
Actually, in Waid's Legion, there is no age restriction. Aren't Sun Boy's parents members?
And I'd be in, just call me Generic Lad! With the power to be completely unnoticed at any social gathering!

[Puffy Treat]

No. I believe in seeking to improve myself first and foremost...setting a good example and being as kind to others as I can will help the world more than casting judgement on those around me and giving passionate but ultimately short-term-fix solutions to complicated problems.

[Core]

No. I believe in seeking to improve myself first and foremost...setting a good example and being as kind to others as I can will help the world more than casting judgement on those around me and giving passionate but ultimately short-term-fix solutions to complicated problems.

I agree with you that self-improvement is one of the best places to start social reform, but I think that taking an active role in shaping society is part and parcel to "setting a good example."

Social and political apathy is not a personality trait I would classify as admirable.

[Samurai]

What would they actually be fighting for, as opposed to simply what they are against? After all, I see them more as conservative reactionaries opposed to a society that has progressed too far, too quickly and forgotten its past. Looked at that way, I'd probably join up!

You apparently see them as non-conformists fighting a tyrannical govt, probably with strong anarcho-socialist ideologies. Looked at that way, no way would I join...

[Gaz]

What would they actually be fighting for, as opposed to simply what they are against? After all, I see them more as conservative reactionaries opposed to a society that has progressed too far, too quickly and forgotten its past. Looked at that way, I'd probably join up!

You apparently see them as non-conformists fighting a tyrannical govt, probably with strong anarcho-socialist ideologies. Looked at that way, no way would I join...
Actually, there's the problem in Waid's LOSH, no two members of the core Legion agree on the ideology.

[Alex]

From the way you described it...would i join a group of a bunch of loud mouth superman who want to change the way i think to toe in line with them?
No, ill oppose said government on my own, i don't need some bastard kids telling me i need too.
Damn kids.

[Paul Newell]

Actually, there's the problem in Waid's LOSH, no two members of the core Legion agree on the ideology.
Problem? It's part of the fun. :)

[Wesley Dodds]

Call me Phosphorus Lad!

[Alex]

Call me Phosphorus Lad!
The thing that has kept me from reading all the various versions of the Legion, is stupid names like that.
Is there a Death Blood Lad?
Or a MaddDawg Lad?

[JeffreyWKramer]

The thing that has kept me from reading all the various versions of the Legion, is stupid names like that.
Is there a Death Blood Lad?
Or a MaddDawg Lad?

Valentino's NORMALMAN did the best take on Legion names.

Uranus Girl... lol.

[K'Nort]

I said unsure. The practice sounds worthy in theory, but many groups of "youthful, nonconformist idealists" end up turning into The Weathermen or die on the Paris barricades.

[Phrozen]

I said unsure. The practice sounds worthy in theory, but many groups of "youthful, nonconformist idealists" end up turning into The Weathermen or die on the Paris barricades.

I wouldn't call the Weathermen nonconformists because they sure as hell enforced conformity in their ranks. Their practices were exactly what cults use to brainwash and indoctrinate new members.

[Rorschach4100]

Do we need a Legion in our society? A group of youthful, idealistic nonconformists

nonconformity is still conformity. plus the idea sounds like a bunch of emo kids getting together on a friday night...

[Smell]

Come the revolution the old fogeys will be first against the wall.

I gave up on the legion and legionaires after zero hour - but might treat myself to a few back issues!

Dom

smells of the future