This is a critique of the society and culture of people raised in the 21st century North American society. When referring to "forefathers", it is describing the grandparents and great-grandparents of this 21st-century-raised folk.
When referring to and critiquing "tolerance", it is with regards to performance, rigour, aspirations, employment, rather than diversity and inclusivity of peoples, which is to be regarded as good and beneficial to a society, this one no different.
Mediocrity. An attitude, an action, a state of being that we so easily embrace in our