Dawam grew up in a fortunate generation, even though not necessarily happy. It was fortunate because-more than today's so-called millennial generation-he witnessed and participated in a time when ideas were not just voices in one's head, but were tested in experience and gave meaning to life.

But not necessarily happy. When ideas fuse with action for the future of a 'land where your blood is shed' as the words in our national song go, there is much