Most of you have no clue what constitutes a "Hippie". Like the dumb asses that voted for Obummer, you "ass u me" with out any research.
Hippies started as an anti Authority movement, yes, they opposed the war in Vietnam, but they were primarily focused on resisting big government and what has become the Wal Mart society.
Most of the crafts, such as basket making and blacksmithing, weaving, dying, Herbalism, etc owe their continued existence to the Hippies, who were focused on self sufficiency and living off the grid.
Don't judge by Cali. That's where the queers, socialists and tree huggers went with their political agenda's, BS and propaganda.
The Hippies are mostly hunting, logging, and farming in Vt.
Yes I've been a hippie for 40 years , no matter what length my hair, and any one who has a problem with that can kiss my azz.